User’s Guide for Dedicated Model

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User’s Guide for Dedicated Model

Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654

www.saltillo.com

http://www.saltillo.com/

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NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2nd Generation NOVA chat 8 ∙ 2nd Generation NOVA chat 10 ∙ 4th Generation NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1st Generation

User’s Guide for Dedicated Model

Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654

www.saltillo.com

http://www.saltillo.com/

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Acknowledgements Copyright/Trademark Information © 2015-2016 Saltillo Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Saltillo Corporation. NOVA chat, Chat Fusion, TouchChat, and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Ivona is Copyright © 2001-2010, IVO Software Sp.z o.o. Acapela is a trademark of Acapela Group PCS Symbols illustrations are copyright of Mayer-Johnson Co.

Symbol Stix is copyright of News2You. "The Library of Character/Logo Symbols contained in this software is included free of charge, may be used solely for communication purposes and may not be sold, copied or otherwise exploited for any type of profit." WordPower and ChatPower are trademarks of Inman Innovations, Inc.

My QuickChat 12 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 12 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 8 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 8 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 4 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies

Chat Editor DVD Chat Editor, owned by Saltillo Corporation Microsoft Voices, owned by Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft's agreement states:

INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use one copy of the software on each computer on your premises that you use to exchange data and software with portable devices powered by a Microsoft operating system.

Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with the NOVA chat device. 10022v1.9 ∙ 05/24/2016

Electronic Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning! Changes or modifications to this product which are not authorized by Saltillo Corporation could exceed FCC limits and negate your authority to use this product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether this product is causing interference in your radio or television by turning this product off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by this product or one of its accessories. You can attempt to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move this product to one side or the other of the television or radio.

• Move this product farther away from the television or radio.

• Plug this product into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio; that is, this product should be controlled by different circuit breakers/fuses from the television or radio.

• If necessary, contact a Saltillo Corporation service technician for assistance.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respect toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.


Warnings This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid.

When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that is not medically approved. Follow all rules for appropriate wireless device use.

Do not use this device close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter interference. Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.

Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user. Be certain that the user’s view is not obstructed by the mounting. Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repetitive stress injuries to the user. Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. Small parts could present a choking or other hazard. Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken.

Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product.

Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media (computer) to protect against its loss.

Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices:

• Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from their implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON;

• Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;

• Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place

• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.


Table of Contents

Welcome to NOVA chat ................................................................................. 11 What’s Included ............................................................................................ 12 NOVA chat 5 Device Features ........................................................................ 13 NOVA chat 8 Device Features ........................................................................ 14 NOVA chat 10 Device Features ...................................................................... 15 NOVA chat 12 Device Features ...................................................................... 16 Using Menu, Back, and Home ........................................................................ 18 Charging the Device and Amplifier ................................................................ 19

Connecting the Charger and Cables .............................................................. 19 NOVA chat 12 Detail ...................................................................................... 20 Charging the Device and Amplifier ................................................................ 20

Checking Battery Status ................................................................................. 21 Checking Battery Status Using Menus ........................................................... 21 Checking Battery Status Using a Button ........................................................ 21

Turning the Device On and Off ...................................................................... 23 Turning the Amplifier On and Off .................................................................. 24 Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device ................................................... 25 Turning Bluetooth On and Off ....................................................................... 26 Controlling Volume ....................................................................................... 27 Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5 ................................................................. 28 Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 10 ............................................................... 29 Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 10 .............................................................. 29 Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ..................................................... 30 Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............................... 31

Removing the Stand ...................................................................................... 31 Reattaching the Stand ................................................................................... 31

Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10 ............................................................ 32 Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ..................................................... 32 Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12 ................................. 33 Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5 ..................................................................... 34 Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 10 ................................................................... 35


Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............................................................ 36 Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................. 37 Using the Stylus ............................................................................................. 37 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device ........................................................... 38

Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................................. 38 Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients .......................................... 38

Using the Application Screen ......................................................................... 40 Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) ............................................................... 41

Changing Functional SDB Settings ................................................................. 41 Changing SDB Style Settings .......................................................................... 42

Using Application Menus ............................................................................... 43 Choosing a Vocabulary File ............................................................................ 44

Considering the User’s Access Capabilities .................................................... 44 Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities ............................................... 45 Additional Considerations ............................................................................. 45

Exploring Vocabulary Files ............................................................................. 46 Available Vocabulary Files ............................................................................. 47

WordPower.................................................................................................... 47 WordPower20 Simply .................................................................................... 47 WordPower24 ............................................................................................... 47 WordPower24 with Phrases .......................................................................... 48 WordPower30 ............................................................................................... 48 WordPower42 ............................................................................................... 48 WordPower42 Basic ...................................................................................... 48 WordPower48 ............................................................................................... 48 WordPower60 ............................................................................................... 48 WordPower60-Basic ...................................................................................... 49 WordPower80 ............................................................................................... 49 WordPower108 ............................................................................................. 49 4-Basic............................................................................................................ 49 Basic Scan ...................................................................................................... 49 Communication Journey: Aphasia ................................................................. 50 Essence .......................................................................................................... 51 MultiChat 15 .................................................................................................. 51 myCore .......................................................................................................... 51 myQuickChat ................................................................................................. 51


Spelling .......................................................................................................... 52 VocabPC ......................................................................................................... 52

Chat Editor .................................................................................................... 53 Installing Chat Editor ..................................................................................... 53 Configuring Chat Editor ................................................................................. 54 Enabling Speech in Chat Editor ...................................................................... 55 Opening Chat Editor ...................................................................................... 55 Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor ........................................................ 55 Device and Editor Differences ....................................................................... 56 Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials ...................................... 57

Turning Edit Mode On ................................................................................... 58 Creating a Customized Vocabulary File .......................................................... 59

Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode ............................................. 59 Creating a Copy from the Device Library ....................................................... 59 Creating a Copy using Chat Editor ................................................................. 59

Modifying Button Text .................................................................................. 60 Displaying the Button Text to Edit ................................................................. 60 Editing the Button Text .................................................................................. 61 Using Images with No Text ............................................................................ 61

Adding or Modifying a Button Image ............................................................. 62 Finding an Image from the Device Library ..................................................... 63 Searching for an Image in the Device Library ................................................ 63 Creating Your Own Image .............................................................................. 64 Using an Existing Image ................................................................................. 65

Transferring Images ....................................................................................... 65 Hiding Buttons ............................................................................................... 66

Hiding a Button .............................................................................................. 66 Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons .............................................................. 67 Saving Hidden Button Settings ...................................................................... 67 Hiding and Showing Button Images ............................................................... 67

Modifying Button Styles ................................................................................ 68 Modifying a Button Style ............................................................................... 68 Modifying Button Color Saturation ............................................................... 69 Modifying a Page Button Style ...................................................................... 69 Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style ............................................................ 70 Overriding a Button Style .............................................................................. 70


Modifying a Button Arrow Link ..................................................................... 71 Adding or Modifying a Button Action ............................................................ 72 Available Button Actions ............................................................................... 73

Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page........................................................ 75 Copying Buttons ............................................................................................ 76

Copying and Pasting a Button ........................................................................ 76 Copying and Reusing the Same Button ......................................................... 76 Copying and Pasting a Button Style ............................................................... 76 Using a Button in Multiple Places .................................................................. 76

Prioritizing Buttons ........................................................................................ 77 Rearranging Buttons ...................................................................................... 77 Resizing a Button ........................................................................................... 77

Creating a Page.............................................................................................. 78 Creating a New Page ...................................................................................... 78 Creating a Copy of a Page .............................................................................. 78 Creating a Page from a Template .................................................................. 78 Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File .......................................... 79 Animating Page Transitions ........................................................................... 79 Adding a Grid to Pages .................................................................................. 79

Using Keyboards ............................................................................................ 80 Choosing a Different Keyboard ...................................................................... 80 Linking a Button to a Keyboard ..................................................................... 80

Working with Gestures .................................................................................. 81 Turning Gestures On or Off ........................................................................... 81 Creating a Gesture for a Page ........................................................................ 81 Creating a Gesture for All Pages .................................................................... 82

Working with Speech .................................................................................... 82 Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice ................................................................. 82 Adding a Pause between Words .................................................................... 83 Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary ............................................ 83 Configuring Speech Modes ............................................................................ 84

Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys ....................................................................... 85 Adding a Sound .............................................................................................. 85 Adding an Exclamation .................................................................................. 85 Finding a Vocal Smiley ................................................................................... 85 Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button ........................... 86


Setting Access Options .................................................................................. 87 Activating Buttons on Touch or Release ........................................................ 87 Setting a Time for Button Activation ............................................................. 87 Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice ................................. 88 Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed ................................................. 88 Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected .............................. 88

Changing Device Orientation Settings ........................................................... 89 Changing Orientation Settings ....................................................................... 89 Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB ............................................................... 89

Setting up Switch Scanning ............................................................................ 91 Configuring Switches ..................................................................................... 92 Setting up Touchscreen Scanning .................................................................. 92 Selecting the Scan Pattern ............................................................................. 93 Using Linear Scan Mode ................................................................................ 94 Using Row/Column Scan Mode ..................................................................... 95 Using Block Scan Mode .................................................................................. 96 Using Flow Scan Mode ................................................................................... 97 Optimizing Block and Flow Scans .................................................................. 98 Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans ................................................. 99 Configuring Empty Area Scans ..................................................................... 100 Setting Scan Timing ..................................................................................... 100 Configuring Re-scans ................................................................................... 100 Setting Activation Delay .............................................................................. 101 Turning on Auto Restart .............................................................................. 101 Setting Auditory Prompts ............................................................................ 101 Choosing a Voice.......................................................................................... 103

Configuring Custom Scan Patterns ............................................................... 103 Opening the Scan Editor .............................................................................. 104 Working with Groups and Subgroups .......................................................... 105 Using the Scan Editor Menu Options ........................................................... 105 Creating a Custom Scan Pattern .................................................................. 109 Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page ......................................... 111 Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages .......................................... 112

Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning ........................................................ 113


Using Word Finder ....................................................................................... 115 Setting up Word Finder ............................................................................... 115 Finding Specific Words ................................................................................ 116

Using Text Options ...................................................................................... 117 Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations .......................................... 117 Enabling Word Prediction ............................................................................ 118 Enabling Automatic Capitalization ............................................................... 118

Restricting Access to Advanced System Settings.......................................... 119 Enabling Menu Lock ..................................................................................... 119 Locking the Device ....................................................................................... 119 Unlocking the Device ................................................................................... 120 Creating a Kiosk Mode Password ................................................................ 120 Enabling Kiosk Mode ................................................................................... 120 Disabling Kiosk Mode................................................................................... 121 Resetting Your Passwords ........................................................................... 121

Creating and Loading Profiles ...................................................................... 122 Creating a Profile ......................................................................................... 122 Loading a Profile .......................................................................................... 122 Deleting a Profile ......................................................................................... 123 Restoring Default Profile Settings ................................................................ 123

Changing Languages and Voices .................................................................. 123 Changing Display Settings ............................................................................ 123 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................... 124

Changing Date and Time Settings ................................................................ 124 Creating a Date/Time Button....................................................................... 124

Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback ...................................................... 125 Analyzing Language Development ............................................................... 126

Using the Realize Language Website ........................................................... 126 Creating a Privacy Password ........................................................................ 127 Turning Data Logging On or Off ................................................................... 127 Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually ................................................... 127

Updating the Application ............................................................................ 129


Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files ................................................. 130 Backing up a Library in the Editor ................................................................ 130 Backing up a Library on the Device .............................................................. 130 Restoring a Library to the Editor.................................................................. 131 Restoring a Library to the Device ................................................................ 131

Transferring Vocabulary Files ...................................................................... 132 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor ............................. 133 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device ............................. 133

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 134 Clearing and Restoring Customizations ....................................................... 136 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................ 137 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 138 Index ........................................................................................................... 139


Welcome to NOVA chat This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up and using your NOVA chat™ device. Additional information and support are available.

Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/support/

Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/webinars

Contact Saltillo for Operational or Technical support at: Phone: 1-800-382-8622

Email: [email protected]

Trouble Tickets: http://saltillo.com/tt/

For Realize Language™ website support: [email protected]

http://saltillo.com/support/

http://saltillo.com/webinars

mailto:[email protected]

http://saltillo.com/tt/



What’s Included The following were included in your NOVA chat package.

Your NOVA chat Device

Battery Charger Stylus

The stylus is a potential hazard for

choking or for poking the eye.

Colored Cases Strap Attachments

Blue, Green, Purple, Gray

The strap attachments are a potential choking hazard.

Chat Editor Install DVD Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide

NOVA chat Recovery Disc

This User’s Guide

Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.


NOVA chat 5 Device Features

1 Volume button: Press to turn volume up or down

2 Headset jack (3.5 mm)

3 Power button: Press and hold to turn device on or off

4 Display: Displays the application screens

5 Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an option to close the application.

6 USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary

7 Menu: Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file, enable or disable augmentative options, set how and when to speak messages, and configure a wide variety of additional options.



1 Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off

2 Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down

3 Display screen: Displays the application screens












6 USB port: Connect a USB cable to charge the device or transfer vocabulary




Front View









Side and Back View

1 USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary

2 Amplifier charging port and LED

3 Switch jack A

4 Switch jack B

5 Headset jack

6 Amplifier power button and LED

7 Handle

8 Wheelchair mounting plate*

9 Stand

* If you need to replace the wheelchair mounting plate, see “Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12”.


Using Menu, Back, and Home The Chat software provides icons along the bottom of the display for configuring settings, navigating to previous pages or menus, and opening the Home screen to access advanced system settings.

While running the Chat software, Menu allows you to determine which vocabulary files to use, which augmentative options are enabled, how and when to speak messages, and how a wide variety of other options are configured.

Back navigates to the previous page or previous menu. Press and hold Back to display an option to close the application.

Home takes you to the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can access the advanced system settings.

Menu, Back, and Home are implemented differently according to device. Home, for example, may be an on-screen icon or a physical button that you press. Depending on which device you have, you may see any of the following:

Menu icon , , or

Back icon , , or

Home icon or

Home button o


Charging the Device and Amplifier A battery charger was included in the box with your device. The charger cables allow you to charge the device and the amplifier at the same time.

Connecting the Charger and Cables Plug the charger into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended.

Plug the mini connector into the mini USB port on the amplifier case and plug the micro connector into the micro USB port on the device.

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Device USB charging port (back of device facing up)

If you insert a USB 2.0 Micro cable (with the back of the device facing up), the connector will insert into the left side of the port. It will not fill the entire port.

If you insert a USB 3.0 Micro B cable, the connector will fill the entire port.

Charging the Device and Amplifier We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night.

NOVA chat 5 or 10: The red battery indicator next to the amplifier’s charger connection should be on while charging and will flash when it is fully charged.

NOVA chat 8 or 12: The red battery indicator next to the amplifier’s charger connection should be flashing while charging and will glow steadily when it is fully charged.

1. Tap the power button to turn off the display light. 2. Plug the charger’s connectors into the device and amplifier. 3. Plug the other end of the charger into an electrical outlet.

When the device and amplifier are fully charged:

1. Unplug the connectors from the device and amplifier. 2. Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet (optional). 3. Tap the device’s power button to turn the display on.


Checking Battery Status You can check the battery status of the device and amplifier by navigating menus or by having a button on a vocabulary page that checks the status.

Checking Battery Status Using Menus You can check the battery status of both the device and the amplifier by navigating menus.

Choose Menu > Settings > System > About Device.

The screen will show the battery charging status and charge level for both the device and the amplifier.

Checking Battery Status Using a Button Some Saltillo-provided vocabulary files already include buttons for checking the battery status. For example: WordPower™ offers the option from the last page of Groups, and MultiChat 15 offers the button on the Device Tools page from the second page of “Things”.

To create a button that checks the battery status of both the device and the amplifier, create a button on a vocabulary page that contains the action “Battery Status”.

1. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-click the button if you are using Chat Editor.)

2. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 3. Choose the Actions tab. 4. Use the drop-down list to select the Battery status action. 5. Choose OK.


Any time you choose this button, the application will speak the battery status of the device and the amplifier and display the information in the Speech Display Bar (SDB).

For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Action” on page 72.


Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the top edge of the device.

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To turn your device on from a complete power-down: Press and hold the power button.

To turn your device off for storage: 1. Press and hold the power button. 2. At the prompt, choose Power off. 3. Choose OK to confirm.

To turn the screen on and off for daily use: When using the device on a daily basis, tap the power button quickly to turn just the screen on and off. We suggest tapping (not holding) the power button to turn off the screen. Tap the power button to wake up the screen.

There is no need to turn the amplifier off when using the device on a daily basis. If you are in an environment that requires turning off the amplifier or if you will be leaving the device in storage for a long period of time, see “Turning the Amplifier On and Off”.

To change the screen timeout setting: The screen is set up to power down automatically after a specified period of no activity. To change the period of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout:

Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings > Screen Timeout and choose the appropriate setting.


Turning the Amplifier On and Off Typically, the amplifier should be left on. When the amplifier is off, speech is still available, but it comes from the device’s internal speaker.


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The NOVA chat 5 and NOVA chat 8 amplifier power buttons (labeled “I/O” on the NOVA chat 8) are recessed. Use the tip of a pen when you need to press the button. Do not use an object with a sharp point, such as a pin; it could damage the button.

The NOVA chat 12 amplifier power button (labeled “I/O”) is recessed slightly to avoid pressing it accidentally. If you have difficulty pressing it, use the touchscreen stylus that came with your device.


To turn the amplifier off: Press and hold the amplifier power button until both the red and blue lights come on. Then release the button.

To turn the amplifier on: Press the amplifier power button for a second. The light will flash to indicate the amplifier is on and working properly.

The blue light will flash when on and not connected to the device. Once connected to the device, the blue light will glow steadily.

Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device Make sure the amplifier is turned on and charged.

1. On your device, press and hold Back. 2. Choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application. 3. Reopen the application. 4. The device will scan for your amplifier and reconnect to it.


Turning Bluetooth On and Off The amplifier and the device communicate using a Bluetooth connection. During air travel and in some medical facilities the Bluetooth option is required to be turned off.

Note: Bluetooth is only used to connect the amplifier and device. It has no other function.

To turn Bluetooth off: Press and hold the device’s power button. The Device Options menu opens. Tap Airplane Mode. This puts the device into Airplane Mode.

To turn Bluetooth on: Press and hold the power button and tap Airplane Mode. This takes the device out of Airplane Mode and turns Bluetooth back on.


Controlling Volume

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods.

The volume button is located on the edge of the device. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume.

NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8, 10, or 12

In addition to using the volume button, you can add volume controls to buttons within vocabulary pages. For details, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Action” on page 72.

An amplifier has been provided for additional volume. The amplifier is powered by its own battery and must be charged and turned on in order to provide sound.

The amplifier communicates with the device by means of a Bluetooth connection. If the two lose this connection, sound will be provided only by the device speakers and may not be sufficient for your environment.

To reconnect the device to the amplifier, press and hold Back and choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application. Then reopen the application. The device will scan for your amplifier and connect to it.

If the amplifier does not reconnect, make sure the amplifier is on and charged. For details on turning the amplifier on, see “Turning the Amplifier On and Off” on page 24.


Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5 The amplifier stand can be used to hold the NOVA chat screen in either landscape or portrait orientation. Rotate the stand until it is perpendicular to the surface of the amplifier.

Then position the unit to landscape or portrait orientation as needed.


Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 10 The amplifier itself provides a slight angle for viewing the screen when the device is sitting on a flat surface. If an additional angle is needed, extend the legs of the stand away from the amplifier.

Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 10 The stand is intended to be a break-away stand to avoid pinching. It is secured to the handle with a tension fit. Expand the sides of the stand and pull it out of the holes in the handle.

Note: Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to reattach it later.

When the stand is removed, it becomes a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye.


Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen, do the following:

1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. 2. While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the

stand’s bottom support, press on the inside of the support with the tip of your index finger (or the tips of several fingers) to pull the support away from the latch.

3. Lift the support away from the back of the device …

4. until the legs latch into place.


Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 If you do not want to use the stand, you can remove it from the back of the device. You can reattach it easily at any time.

Removing the Stand 1. Position the stand so that it is not latched in place. 2. Squeeze near the end of one leg with your fingers until the small

peg disengages from the holder.

3. Pull the leg up until it is completely out of the holder. 4. Repeat for the other leg.

Note: Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to reattach it later.

When the stand is removed, it becomes a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye.

Reattaching the Stand 1. Squeeze near the end of one leg of the stand with your thumb and

index finger. 2. Push the leg into the holder until the small peg snaps into place. 3. Repeat for the other leg.


Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10 If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by simply removing two screws.

1. Remove the stand, if it is in place. 2. Remove a screw from each side. 3. With some tension, extend the sides out around the casing.

The stand, handle, and screws are potential choking hazards.

Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 12 If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the screws that hold it in place.

NOVA chat 8: Remove two screws NOVA chat 12: Remove four screws

The handle and screws are potential choking hazards.


Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12 Your NOVA chat 12 device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace it, follow these instructions.

1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display.

2. Remove the three screws from the old mounting plate and remove the plate from the back of the device.

3. Align the three tapered holes in the new mounting plate with the three threaded holes on the back of the device. Important! Be sure that the plate is oriented so that the additional hole for the holding pin is in the upper left.

4. Insert and tighten the screws.

Store or dispose of the old mounting plate and screws safely. Loose screws can be a choking hazard.


Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5

For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package. First, decide whether you want to carry the unit in landscape or portrait orientation.

Then, attach two loops to the appropriate side as shown.

1 2

3 4

Note: Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device.

The loops are a potential choking hazard.


Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 10

For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package. For convenience, there are two sets of strap holders—one at the top of the device and another at the bottom.

Attach two loops to the appropriate holders. The basic method of threading and tying the loop is the same for NOVA chat 8 and NOVA chat 10 devices.

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3 4




Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12

For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package. For convenience, there are two sets of strap holders—one set on the handle and another set on the bottom edge of the device.

Note: If you remove the handle, simply attach the strap to the bottom holders.

Attach two loops to the appropriate holders as shown.

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3 4




Using the Touchscreen Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. You can also use the stylus that was provided with your device. See “Using the Stylus”.

Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Note: To clean the touchscreen, see “Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting” on page 38. If your device will be used by more than one client, see “Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients” on page 38.

Using the Stylus A compatible stylus was provided with your device. If you prefer to purchase a different stylus, be sure it is compatible with a capacitive touchscreen

Note: The stylus provided has an opening on the end and can be attached to an individual or the device using a chain, string, or lanyard.

The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye.


Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device If your device will only be used by one client, routine cleaning and disinfecting should be sufficient. If, however, multiple clients will be using the device, take additional measures to clean and disinfect the device after it has been used by one client before allowing it to be used by another client.

Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting To clean your device case and screen, turn the device off, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water, and dry with another soft, lint-free cloth. Do not spray or splash liquid directly on the device.

To disinfect the case, moisten a clean cloth in a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water. Do not use vinegar and water on the display.

Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients Note: This section applies only when multiple clients will be using the same device. In that situation, it’s vital to effectively disinfect the device and accessories that have been used by a client before handling and use by another client.

First Step: Put on protective gloves

Next Step: Clean the device and accessories 1. Wipe down the device and accessories with disinfectant wipes

(Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes™. Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

2. Take a Q-tip with cleaner applied (for example, Windex® or another commercial cleaner) and clean inside all cracks and crevices. You may want to use a toothbrush or similar brush.

3. Blow the device off with an air hose, or wipe it dry.

Important! Make sure all soil is removed from the device and accessories. This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the equipment.


Next Step: Disinfect the device and accessories 1. Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe

(Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes. Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting.

2. Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners, and wipe more than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three (3) minutes.

3. Allow the device and accessories to dry.

Final Step: Wipe the touchscreen 1. When the device and accessories are dry, wipe down the viewing

area (touchscreen, keyguard, etc.) with glass cleaner, so the screen doesn’t discolor.

2. Allow the equipment to dry.


Using the Application Screen

A small arrow in the upper corner of a button indicates that the button links to another page. For information on resizing or hiding an arrow link, see “Modifying a Button Arrow Link” on page 71.


Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) The Speech Display Bar (SDB) displays text that you enter or generate in the application. You can change the size of the text and the number of lines of text that appear in the window.

Tapping on the SDB can speak all text generated.

Tapping the X will delete the last word. Pressing and holding the X will clear the entire display.

Holding the SDB generates a menu of additional options.

Changing Functional SDB Settings To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input.

Option Description

Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for the SDB to speak when chosen or not

Tap to Expand This option toggles the option for the SDB to expand when chosen or not

Enable Menu This option toggles the SDB context menu on or off.

Enable Clear SDB (X)

This option either hides or displays the X on the far right of the SDB. The X deletes a word when tapped or clears the entire SDB when held.


Changing SDB Style Settings To change SDB style settings, choose Menu > Settings > Style. The Style options allow you to configure the following for the SDB:

• font type, size, and style (Bold or Italic) • height (number of rows) • background color • text color

You can also configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text or to appear at the bottom instead of the top of the screen.

To configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. Tap SDB Icons to insert a checkmark.

To return the SDB to a text-only display, tap SDB Icons to remove the checkmark.

To configure the SDB to appear at the bottom of the screen: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. Tap On Top to remove the checkmark.

To return the SDB to the top of the screen, tap On Top to insert a checkmark.


Using Application Menus After choosing Menu, groupings of menus appear. These menus vary depending on other settings in the application.

In Edit Mode

In Edit Mode, all the buttons are outlined, indicating that they can be edited. When the menu disappears, the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the name of the vocabulary file and the name of the current page, appear in red across the bottom of the screen.

Note: Chat Editor displays the menus at the top of the screen.

Option Description

Edit Mode Turn editing on or off

Settings Customize NOVA chat features

Library View the vocabulary files

Help View help and other information

Pages View a list of pages

Edit Page Edit the current page

Edit Vocabulary Edit the current vocabulary

More View additional options

Hide Mode Turn Hide Mode on or off


Choosing a Vocabulary File Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of the device user. Saltillo suggests that a qualified speech language pathologist, teaching staff, parents, and device user are all part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file.

When choosing a vocabulary file, consider the following:

• The user’s access capabilities

• The user’s current and potential cognitive capabilities

• The potential effect of screen orientation on the user

• The user’s ability to work better with pictures or symbols

• The vocabulary’s ability to be customized

Considering the User’s Access Capabilities The user’s access capabilities depend on the number of buttons on a page.

File Buttons per Page

4 Basic Provides 4 buttons per page

VocabPC Provides 12 buttons per page

MultiChat Provides 15 buttons per page

WordPower Offers 20, 24, 30, 42, 48, 60, 80, and 108 buttons per page


Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities It’s important to consider the user’s current and potential cognitive capabilities—his or her current literacy level and emerging literacy.

File Literacy Level

VocabPC Developed for those with developmental delays

WordPower Word-based vocabularies for those who are literate as well as those who are preliterate. “Basic” versions are available for beginning communicators and those who need simple language encoding.

MultiChat 15

Developed for those with emerging literacy

Essence Developed for adults with acquired speech disorders

Additional Considerations When choosing a vocabulary, keep these additional considerations in mind.

Screen orientation Some individuals may work best with pages displayed in landscape orientation, while others may do better in portrait orientation.

Visual issues Some people will work best with symbols, while others may do better with pictures.

Customization Each individual has unique capabilities. To accommodate these capabilities, you can modify buttons, pages, and settings to best suit the device user. Customizations can be made directly on the device or by using Chat Editor running on a computer.


Exploring Vocabulary Files The application provides a variety of vocabulary files. To view these files, choose Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed.

The vocabulary file that is currently open.

An original Saltillo-provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it and customize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary File” for ways to make a copy.

Important! A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2.2 software or later can be transferred between Chat Editor and a NOVA chat device, a Chat Fusion™ device, or a TouchChat™ device.

For information on transferring vocabulary files, see “Transferring Vocabulary Files” on page 132.


Available Vocabulary Files From the list of available vocabulary files, tap on a file name, choose Open, and explore the file. Take some time to explore each of these files and see if one might be appropriate for the device user or get some ideas for creating your own. Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons. Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a starting point for the intended device user.

WordPower The WordPower vocabularies are augmentative communication word-based vocabularies created by Nancy Inman. Notice the listing of WordPower vocabulary options on your device, each including a number to indicate the number of cells.

WordPower20 Simply WordPower20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core words for quick and easy language generation. It can be used as a phrase-based system or as a word-based system. For example, you could use the carrier phrases “I want…”, “I like…”, and “I need…” to generate sentences. Or you could use the individual pronouns “I”, “it”, and “you”, or sentences starters such as “can” and “do.” When the individual pronouns are selected, a page of frequently used verbs and helping verbs also becomes available. You can quickly finish a sentence using a phrase such as “to eat…”, “to play…”, “to watch…”, etc., or you can select “to” and have a more expanded set of verbs available.

WordPower24 WordPower24 uses high-frequency core words to facilitate quick and easy sentence generation. It also includes nouns and adjectives that are organized in logical categories. All grammatical word classes have been included. As a sentence is being built, you often find that the next word you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses. “Grammar” keys are used to provide morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives. A spelling/word prediction page is used to spell words that are not included as separate buttons on the pages. Being a word-based vocabulary, this page set can be used by a wide age group.


Nouns, adjectives, and verbs can be added and customized to meet the particular needs of the individual.

WordPower24 with Phrases WordPower24 with Phrases is designed for individuals who are unable to use a word-based vocabulary design, but are able to generate novel thoughts using carrier phrases and semantic categories.

WordPower30 WordPower30 is very similar to the 24-location, but in the extra column on the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard.

WordPower42 WordPower42 is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. WordPower42 is a generative language system that will be familiar to those using WordPower on other systems, and it is easy to learn for new users.

WordPower42 Basic WordPower42 Basic is a simplified version of WordPower42. This word-based system remains rich in core vocabulary, and it may be appropriate for beginning users or those who need a more basic vocabulary design. It is designed to make communication fast and easy.

WordPower48 WordPower48 is very similar to the 42-location, but in the extra column on the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard.

WordPower60 WordPower60 consists of a large number of high-frequency words available on the main page, resulting in fast communication with reduced keystrokes. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the “grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives. Spelling with word prediction along with the category-based


pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also available. This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard.

WordPower60-Basic WordPower60-Basic is the newest WordPower vocabulary. It was designed with early language learners in mind, providing ample picture support and novel structures to facilitate expressive language development. Core vocabulary is embedded within category and activity pages, allowing easy generation of language from the main core page as well as within specific topic-based pages. Core words remain consistent in terms of placement and access, providing a natural bridge between core and fringe words. Early literacy is enhanced by providing pages designed to teach language and core through children’s books.

WordPower80 WordPower80 is for someone who has good vision, motor skills, and literacy skills. WordPower80 vocabulary pages consist of core vocabulary, spelling, and word prediction.

WordPower108 WordPower108 consists of a large number of high-frequency words on the main page, resulting in fast communication and quick access to core words. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the “grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives.

4-Basic 4-Basic offers just that, a basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page.

Basic Scan Basic Scan is primarily a phrase-based vocabulary for emerging communicators who access communication through auditory and/or visual scanning. Basic Scan was developed by Lisa Noble Martin, MA, CCC-SLP specifically for Chat Fusion and NOVA chat. Lisa has years of experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of communication. Her focus on teaching auditory and visual scanning techniques to these individuals has proven quite successful.


The Basic Scan file encompasses various communicative functions (greeting, directing, protesting, commenting, requesting, sharing information). Page navigation is used to support language formulation. In addition, some vocabulary is hidden and can be gradually uncovered to scaffold learning. The Basic Scan file is meant to provide a framework and example of where to begin with an emerging communicator who is using auditory and/or visual scanning as a means to access communication. Basic Scan does not provide access to a comprehensive vocabulary. Specific items within each category can and should be modified to meet the unique needs of individuals.

Communication Journey: Aphasia “Communication Journey: Aphasia” is a vocabulary file containing features and vocabulary designed to support people with aphasia. It was developed by Lois Turner (SLP), Anne MacCallum (SLP) and Sarah Gauthier (SLP Assistant) in consultation with a group of speech-language pathologists who work exclusively with people with aphasia and brain injuries. All the participants work at CAYA (Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults) and the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The framework of the file was derived from the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia from the Aphasia Institute in Toronto, Canada. The pages were created to facilitate participation in daily activities and to promote social links.

Aphasia, a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain where language is stored, may affect the ability to comprehend language, to express oneself, to read, or to spell and write. “Communication Journey: Aphasia” can easily be adapted for use by people with different types of aphasia and a range of cognitive levels and degrees of severity.

Symbols, photographs, visual scenes, videos, or words can be used on the message, topic, and script pages. Included are pages that facilitate supported communication techniques, self-advocacy, directing care, and repair of communication breakdowns. Types of information typically included in communication books—such as pain and emotion scales, maps, and templates for personal information and life stories—are also incorporated into the vocabulary file. Specialized features include variable “rate of speech” and “pause between words”. Grid size


and vocabulary are easily customized to reflect and support the life experiences of the person with aphasia.

Although this vocabulary file contains starting-point vocabulary commonly required by adults with aphasia, it must be customized. Each person has a unique history, and the file must reflect that person’s life, experiences, and abilities.

Essence Essence is specifically designed for adults with acquired speech disorders. The home page of Essence contains a spelling keyboard in addition to quick links to pages of commonly used phrases for communication with those you regularly interact with in your family and community. Other pages contain commonly used vocabulary that may be needed for a visit to the doctor, using public transportation, going out to eat, etc. Each page is completely customizable to meet the specific vocabulary needs of each individual.

MultiChat 15 MultiChat 15 features a 15-button layout and is available in three versions: one for school-aged individuals with emerging language skills, one for adolescents, and one for adults. There are multiple forms of communication available in this program: sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story-telling, and visual scenes. Also included are interactive play and reading pages, social pages and a News-2-You starter page for the weekly newspaper’s vocabulary. There are symbols on every button with the exception of several core words.

myCore myCore is a combination of core and phrase-based vocabulary geared toward individuals who have literacy skills.

myQuickChat myQuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward child and adult AAC users with complex communication needs. myQuickChat is available for both children and adults in 4, 8, and 12 locations, each with an identical 16-location Support Master Home Page. myQuickChat was created to offer a high frequency, phrase-based


communication system in an easy to use yet very engaging format. The progressive system offers a variety of topics for everyday needs and conversation and provides AAC users immediate and more successful communication exchanges within a variety of settings.

Spelling Spelling is a keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a few pre-stored phrases.

VocabPC VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP, for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity vocabulary, and naming words. VocabPC uses a 12-location page layout. A Tour Guide for VocabPC is included on the Chat Editor CD. This tour guide describes the users the author was working with and provides rationales and teaching support for VocabPC.


Chat Editor Chat Editor is a supplemental program that runs on a Windows desktop or laptop computer. It allows you to customize vocabulary files. Although customizing is also possible on the device itself, the Editor allows the family and/or professionals to customize the vocabulary when the device is not present.

Note: Having the custom vocabulary on a computer is recommended as a backup to the device.

Installing Chat Editor Important! With software release 2.0, we replaced NOVA chat Editor with Chat Editor. If you have used NOVA chat Editor in the past, it will no longer work with 2.0 files or newer.

This process installs Chat Editor on your computer and creates desktop shortcuts to the “Chat Editor” application and the “Chat Editor Import” folder.

1. Insert the Chat Editor DVD in your computer’s disc drive. 2. You should see a Chat Editor Installer screen (this may take a few

moments). If you do not see the Installer screen, navigate to your CD through Windows Explorer and choose setup.exe.

3. The CD Installer screen provides a choice of three applications to load.

4. Choose Install/Update Chat Editor. 5. If you want the device to be able to use synthetic speech and you

have a compatible sound card (you probably do), choose Microsoft Voices for SAPI 5.1. Note: Microsoft Voices provides a voice for Chat Editor to use. If you already have a desktop application on your computer from a ChatPC, you will not need to install Microsoft Voices again.

6. To be able to transfer files to the device, choose Install Device Driver.

7. Choose Install. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. 9. When the installation process is complete, remove the CD from the

drive. The CD is not needed to run the Editor.


Configuring Chat Editor The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it, you will be prompted to set up a configuration.

1. Select Nova Chat/Chat Fusion from the Choose Product window and click OK.

2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click OK.

3. Select one or more symbol sets from the Choose Symbol Sets window.

Important! This symbol set must match what is on the device you are supporting.

4. Click OK. 5. Type a descriptive name for the configuration in the Enter Name

window and click OK. 6. Chat Editor will open.

Note: You may need to set up multiple configurations if you support more than one client. For example: Tommy with only SymbolStix images and Sarah with both SymbolStix and PCS symbols.


Enabling Speech in Chat Editor Note: When you install Chat Editor on a computer that had Chat Editor installed previously, speech will be enabled.

When you install Chat Editor on a computer that did not have Chat Editor installed previously, the following message will be displayed:

Speech is currently disabled. Please connect a Nova Chat device to this computer to enable speech.

Choose OK to close the message.

To enable speech in Chat Editor, simply connect a USB cable between your computer and your device. Test the Editor to verify that speech is now working and then disconnect the cable. Speech will now be enabled whenever you use the Editor; you will not need to re-connect the cable.

Opening Chat Editor To open the Editor for normal use after you have set up a configuration, choose the Chat Editor shortcut from your computer’s desktop. The Editor will open on your computer.

Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor The Chat Editor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device. See “Available Vocabulary Files”.

You can explore any of these files by highlighting one and opening it. Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons. Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a starting point for the intended device user.

You cannot modify the “Original” vocabulary files. If one of the files would be appropriate for the device user, make a copy of it and customize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary File”.

The device user’s vocabulary file can be created using Chat Editor and then exported to the device for use.


To explore files using Chat Editor, choose Library. My Resources stores all custom files. All default Saltillo-supplied files are stored in the folder specifying the symbol set and language used.

Device and Editor Differences Note: Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating device. It is a support tool for modifying the client’s vocabulary so that the client can continue using the device while modifications are being made.

Dialog boxes will appear slightly different and a couple of the options are modified for the computer. The Editor displays menus at the top of the screen, and NOVA chat displays them on the bottom.

When you are editing on the device, pressing and holding on the screen opens context menus. In Chat Editor, right-clicking on the vocabulary window will open context menus for editing.

Orientation You can use the NOVA chat device in portrait or landscape orientation. To set Chat Editor’s screen orientation to match the device, choose Settings > View.


Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials Capture sequences of buttons from screens in Chat Editor to paste into instructional materials you create such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, flash cards, etc.

1. In Chat Editor, choose Capture in the top section of the Editor window. The Button Capture window will open.

2. With Capture Selections selected, start selecting the buttons you want to appear in your document. Each button you select will be captured in the Button Capture window.

3. When you finish capturing a sequence of buttons, choose Copy to Clipboard. The sequence will be cleared from the Button Capture window.

4. In your document, insert the cursor and select Paste. The sequence will be pasted into the document.

5. Capture the next sequence. 6. When you finish capturing sequences, select Exit to close the Button

Capture window.


Notes on Capturing Button Sequences If you need to try several sequences to find the one you want, turn off Capture Selections. Once you decide what you want to capture, turn Capture Selections back on. If you make a mistake, select Clear and start capturing the sequence again. Keep in mind that Clear removes all captured content from the Button Capture window.

Turning Edit Mode On To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it (pages, buttons, etc.), you must activate Edit Mode. You can edit a vocabulary file on the device or by using Chat Editor.

Device: Choose Menu > Edit Mode. All the buttons are outlined, and the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the current vocabulary and page names, appear in red across the bottom row of keys.

Editor: Choose Edit Mode from the menu bar. All the buttons are outlined and “Edit Mode” is selected.

Important! Before you start editing a vocabulary file: Copying a file from one platform to another will overwrite the existing file. To avoid overwriting others’ changes, coordinate with anyone else who may edit vocabulary files to make sure that you are working with the current copy. Always copy the file with changes to the other platform. This will ensure that both the device and the Editor are current.


Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The Saltillo-provided (original) vocabulary files cannot be modified. This maintains the original, default vocabularies in case they may be needed at a later time.

To create your own customized vocabulary file:

1. Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting point.

2. Make a copy of the original file. 3. Customize the copy as needed.

Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode 1. Open the vocabulary file. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Choose Yes. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save.

Creating a Copy from the Device Library 1. Choose Menu > Library. 2. Choose the file to copy. 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save.

Creating a Copy using Chat Editor 1. Choose Library. 2. Choose the file to duplicate. 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save.


Modifying Button Text You can modify the label or message text for any button. Or you can remove the text and fill the button with an image.

Displaying the Button Text to Edit Choose Menu > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.


Editing the Button Text In Chat Editor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text. In the application, do the following:

Tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard.

Enter your new text. If you tap in the Label box, choose Next to move to the Message box. Choose Done and then choose Save to apply your changes to the button.

Using Images with No Text Don’t enter a label in the Label box. If you decide not to use labels, we suggest expanding the image to fill the entire button area. To do this:

Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Fill.

For information on adding images to buttons, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Image”.


Adding or Modifying a Button Image Note: Images are only used for representing vocabulary.

Choose Menu > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.

Choose the image you want to use. To locate the image, you can choose Find, Browse, Search, or Import. You can also use the Camera function to create your own image.


Finding an Image from the Device Library From the Button Properties, choose Find or Browse to open a list of categories.

Choose a category to open a list of images. Then choose the image you want. The image will be displayed in the Button Properties. Choose Save.

Searching for an Image in the Device Library From the Button Properties in the Editor, choose Search to search for images with the label name.

Choose the image you want. The image will be displayed in the Button Properties. Choose Save.

Note: If you don’t find the appropriate image, enter a new item in the text box, choose Search, and choose a different image.


Creating Your Own Image 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on the button. A menu will open. 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.

4. From the Button Properties, choose Camera.

Note: The Camera button may look different on your device.

5. Tap the Camera button. On some devices, a checkmark will be displayed above the Camera button. Tap the checkmark to open a keyboard. On other devices, Save and Discard buttons will be displayed. Tap the Save button to open a keyboard.

6. Enter a name for the image and choose Save.


Using an Existing Image Note: Images are only used for representing vocabulary.

If you find that the image you need is not available from the device library, you can use your own digital, scanned, downloaded, or homemade image and import that image directly into the button.

Note: If you are using the Editor, the image must be on the same computer. If you are importing directly from the device, the image must already be stored on the device.

To import an image: 1. From the Button Properties, choose Import. 2. Select the image you want.

If you are using the device, choose Photos and choose the appropriate image. If you are using the Editor, locate and select the image and then choose Open.

3. Once you have selected the image, choose Save. The image will appear on the button.

Transferring Images When you want to copy images from your computer to your device or from your device to your computer:

1. Attach the device to your computer using the USB cable provided. 2. Give the device a moment to connect to the computer. The device

screen will display “Transfer Mode”, and the computer will display a window with several options.

3. Click Open device to view files. The computer will view the device as an external drive.

4. Copy the appropriate images from the computer to your device’s Pictures folder or from the device to the appropriate folder on the computer.

5. Unplug the USB cable.

Note: Images are only used for representing vocabulary.


Hiding Buttons It may be useful to hide some of the buttons when initially presenting a vocabulary to the device user.

Presenting all buttons at once may be overwhelming. Hiding some of the buttons will allow the device user to more easily focus on specific vocabulary being presented.

Hiding a button does not delete the associated information. The information can be viewed again when appropriate.

You can hide a single button or multiple buttons.

Hiding a Button To hide a single button on your device:

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold the button to hide. 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. Uncheck the Visible box.

Note: Unchecking the Visible box makes a button invisible in standard mode and automatically disables the button action.

5. Choose Save.

To hide a single button using the Editor, right-click, choose the Style tab, and uncheck the Visible box.


Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Hide Mode.

You now have three options:

• Choose buttons one by one to hide or show.

• Choose Hide All to hide all buttons on the current page.

• Choose Show All to show all buttons that had previously been hidden on the current page.

To exit Hide Mode, choose Menu > Hide Mode.

Saving Hidden Button Settings If you hide buttons to work on a particular curriculum and would like to save those settings for your next session, choose Menu > Settings > Input > and check Show Hidden Buttons.

The device or Editor will remember all of the currently hidden buttons.

To start where you left off during your last session, choose Menu > Settings > Input > and uncheck Show Hidden Buttons.

Hiding and Showing Button Images To hide or show all button images, turn button images off or on for the entire vocabulary file.

Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Show Button Images.


Modifying Button Styles You can modify styles and color saturation for individual buttons, all buttons on a page, or all buttons in a vocabulary file. You can also override button styles set up for pages and vocabulary files for a single button.

Modifying a Button Style You can only modify a button’s style in Edit Mode.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold a button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A

list of button options appears. 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. Choose the Style tab. The button style properties are displayed.

5. Use the pull-down lists to select the font color, body color, border color, font, size, shape, and border width for the button.

6. Check Label on Top to define the label position. 7. Check Bold, Italic, or Underlined to modify label text. 8. If you want to create a visual scene in which the location speaks but

the button itself does not appear, choose Transparent. 9. When you finish making changes, choose Save.


Modifying Button Color Saturation Saturation (gradient fill) adds the appearance of depth to a button. To adjust the color saturation on the device:

Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Enable. Then choose Saturation.

The current saturation setting is displayed. Lower numbers add more background color to the buttons.

1. To increase saturation, tap + (the plus sign). 2. To decrease saturation, tap – (the minus sign). 3. Choose OK.

To adjust the color saturation in the Editor, choose Settings > Style > Button Style. Under Gradient Fill, verify that Saturation is selected, click the saturation percentage list box arrow to open a list of percentages, and select a higher or lower percentage. Then click OK.

Modifying a Page Button Style The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons on a page.

1. Display the page you want to modify. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Press and hold anywhere on the page. (Right-click if you are using

the Editor.) A list of button options appears. 4. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens

to the Button tab. 5. Choose the Page tab. 6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for

each selected option, and choose Save. If you are using the Editor, select an option you want to modify, select the Edit button for that option, modify the setting, and select Done. Do the same for any other options you want to modify. When you finish making changes, choose OK.


Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons in an entire vocabulary file at one time.

1. Open the vocabulary file you want to modify. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Press and hold anywhere on the page. (Right-click if you are using

the Editor.) A list of button options appears. 4. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens

to the Button tab. 5. Choose the Vocabulary tab. 6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for

each selected option, and choose Save. If you are using the Editor, select an option you want to modify, select the Edit button for that option, modify the setting, and select Done. Do the same for any other options you want to modify. When you finish making changes, choose OK.

Overriding a Button Style This option is typically used only when the style for an entire page or entire vocabulary file has been set, but you can make an exception for one particular button.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you

are using the Editor.) A list of button options appears. 3. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens

to the Button tab. 4. Check the style options you want to change. 5. Choose Save.


Modifying a Button Arrow Link Linking buttons display a linking arrow in the upper right corner of the button. The arrow indicates that the button will take you to a different page. You can resize or hide the linking arrow.

To resize a linking arrow: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. Under “Modifiers”, choose Size. The Select a Size menu opens. 3. Choose Smallest, Small, Normal, Large, or Largest. If you are using the Editor, select Settings > Style > Button Style. The Button Style menu window opens. Under Button Modifiers, select the size you want and select OK.

To hide a linking arrow: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. Under “Modifiers”, choose Size. The Select a Size menu opens. 3. Choose Hide.

If you are using the Editor, select Settings > Style > Button Style. The Button Style menu window opens. Under Button Modifiers, select No Show and select OK.


Adding or Modifying a Button Action A single button can perform a number of different actions. For example: different speaking options; adding grammatical endings to words; clearing the display; or backspacing.

To add or modify a button’s action: 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you are

using the Editor.) A list of button options opens. 3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties are displayed. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions.

6. Choose the action you want. 7. Remove any existing action that is not appropriate. 8. For some actions, you will be prompted for additional steps. For

example, if you choose a linking action such as Navigate or Visit, you will be asked to choose the page to link the button to.

9. Choose Save. (Click OK if you are using the Editor.)

Note: To perform no action, remove all actions from the button.


Available Button Actions Button Name Description

No Action Performs no action

Add Message to Display

Inserts text from the button’s message box into the display, but the words are not spoken

Add Time/Date to Display

Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Bar (SDB)

Apply Modifier A modifier key is a special key on a keyboard that modifies the normal action of another key. (Caps Lock, Ctrl, Functions, Num Lock, Shift)

Backspace key Deletes the last character in the display

Battery Status Displays the current battery status in the SDB

Cancel Visit Clears all remaining visits

Clear All Modifiers Releases any Shift, Caps, Ctrl or Num Lock modifiers

Clear Display Clears the text in the SDB

Clear Last Word Deletes the last word in the SDB

Data Logging On/Off

Toggles data logging on and off

Find Word Finds the path to a word you are looking for. When you tap a button and then tap Find Word, the path to the word is displayed in the SDB.

Grammar Action Changes the existing word to the chosen grammatical form, add –ed, add –en, add –er, add –est, add –ing, Add –s

Help Signal Triggers a loud attention-getting sound

Jump to Page (see also Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page)

Takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and does not remember any unused visits

Load Display Recalls text that had been saved and adds it to the display

Navigate (see also Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page)

Takes you to a new page and leaves you there

Navigate back Returns to the previously accessed page

Navigate to home Takes you to the home page

Play audio Plays audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking or sounds.


Button Name Description

Record Audio Records audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking or sounds.

Repeat Last Spoken Repeats the last spoken message

Save Display Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use.

Select Profile Changes Settings to match the saved set of settings that was saved as a profile

Speak Pronounces the SDB content

Speak Label Only Speaks the label

Speak Last Sentence

Speaks the sentence

Speak Message Only

Speaks the message, but doesn’t display the text

Speech Message Types the button message in the SDB and pronounces it

Static Character Prediction

Displays the most probable character in compliance with the current character displayed in the SDB, the assigned prediction order, and the static character list used by the dictionary compiler. You can adjust the prediction order.

Static Word Prediction

Displays the most probable word in compliance with the current characters displayed in the SDB, the assigned selected prediction order, and the static word list used by the dictionary compiler (up to 60,000 words). The prediction order can be adjusted.

Stop Stops the speech or audio file currently playing

Store Text to Button

Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button

Toggle Mute / Unmute

If the device is currently speaking a long message, selecting this button will not stop the speech but will stop the speech from being spoken aloud. Selecting the button again lets the text be heard.

Visit (see also Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page)

Takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the visit

Visit Exception If you have one button on a Visit page that you don’t want to return to the previous page, use a Visit Exception action to leave it on the page for one additional hit.

Volume Down Turns down the volume.

Volume Up Turns up the volume.


Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page

Navigate Navigate takes you to a new page and leaves you there.

Visit Visit takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the visit. For example, if you visit the Describer page and then navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer page, the system will remember the unused visit and go back after you type a single letter on the keyboard page.

Jump to Page

Jump to Page takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and does not remember any unused visits. For example, if you jump to the Describer page and then navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer page, the system will not remember anything and will leave you on the keyboard page that you navigated to.


Copying Buttons NOVA chat allows you to copy a button, copy and reuse the same button, copy a button style, and use a button in multiple places.

Copying and Pasting a Button Buttons can be copied and pasted to new locations. If you modify a copy of a button, you will edit only the copy.

1. Press and hold on the button you want to copy. 2. Choose Copy. 3. Press and hold on the location for the new button. 4. Choose Paste.

Copying and Reusing the Same Button If you modify a button that is used in multiple locations, the button will also be modified automatically everywhere else it appears. You may want to use this technique on buttons that contain tools used on each page.

1. Press and hold on the button you want to copy. 2. Choose Copy. 3. Press and hold on the new location. 4. Choose Use Same Button.

Copying and Pasting a Button Style To copy only the appearance (color, font, etc.) of a button:

1. Press and hold the source button and choose Copy Button Style. 2. Press and hold the target button and choose Paste Button Style.

Using a Button in Multiple Places A button can be used in multiple pages.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on an empty location. 3. Choose Add Button from Library. 4. Choose the page on which the button resides. 5. Choose the button to use.


Prioritizing Buttons Buttons can be prioritized by their position on the page or by their size. These procedures are performed with Edit Mode on.

Rearranging Buttons You can quickly rearrange the layout of buttons on a page using “drag-and-drop swapping”. This procedure allows you to swap the contents of two buttons. Drag the first button over the top of the second button, then lift from the screen. The contents of the two buttons will be immediately swapped.

Resizing a Button A button can be emphasized by making it larger than the others on a page.

If you are increasing the size of the button, the button will expand to the right or down. The button will draw over the buttons to the right or below it, rearranging buttons as needed. If the button is already in the far left or right column or the bottom row, move the button to the left or up to provide for additional space.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold the button that you want to resize. 3. Choose Change Button Size. 4. Set the number of cells you want the button to fill both vertically

and horizontally. 5. Choose Save.


Creating a Page Pages are levels of specific vocabulary linked together to create a vocabulary file specific to the device user. You can create a page by using any of these methods: Create a new page; create a copy of a page; create a page from a template; copy a page from a different vocabulary file.

Creating a New Page 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose Menu > New Page. 3. Give the page a descriptive name. 4. Select the number of rows and columns you need. 5. To change the background color of the page, choose Set and choose

a color from the palette. 6. To add a background image to your page, choose Import to use an

image stored on the device or choose Find to search for an image stored in the NOVA chat library.

7. Center the image or stretch it to fill the page. (If you stretch the image, the aspect ratio will not change, so it might not totally fill the page.)

8. Choose Save. A blank page will be created in your vocabulary file, ready for you to place buttons.

Creating a Copy of a Page 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose the page to duplicate. (Right-click on the page if you are

using the Editor.) 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Give the page a new name and choose Save.

Creating a Page from a Template 1. Choose Menu > Pages > Menu > New from template. 2. Choose the appropriate template and choose OK. 3. Give the page an appropriate name and choose Save.


Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File You can copy one or more pages from a different vocabulary file to use in the current vocabulary file.

1. Choose Menu > Pages > Menu > Import. 2. Choose the vocabulary file that includes the page you want. 3. Check the appropriate page. To import multiple pages, check all the

pages you want. 4. Choose Import. 5. Create a button to link to the new page or pages.

Animating Page Transitions To add animation when you move from one page to another, choose Menu > Settings > Style > Animate All to insert a checkmark. To remove the animation, choose Animate All to remove the checkmark.

Adding a Grid to Pages To add a wire-frame grid to pages, choose Menu > Settings > Style > Show Grid to insert a checkmark. To remove the grid, choose Show Grid to remove the checkmark.


Using Keyboards A number of keyboards are available throughout the system. For example, WordPower files offer ABC and QWERTY options, MultiChat 15 provides a keyboard option for those using a keyguard, and each default file provides variations of keyboards to choose from.

You can select the specific keyboard you need or link a button to a keyboard.

Choosing a Different Keyboard If the keyboard you want is not in the current vocabulary listing, you can choose a keyboard from the Template options.

If the keyboard you want is not included in your page listing or the template options, see “Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File” on page 79.

If you want to set up a key for quick access to a different keyboard, see “Linking a Button to a Keyboard”.

Linking a Button to a Keyboard 1. Edit the button to link to the new keyboard. 2. Choose the Actions tab. 3. Press and hold (highlight, if you are using the Editor) the existing

Navigate action and choose Set. Or, if no Navigation action has been chosen, choose Navigate from the drop-down menu.

4. Choose the new keyboard from the page listing. 5. Choose OK. The button should navigate to the new keyboard.


Working with Gestures A gesture is a motion that can be made to the screen to trigger a specific action. An example of a gesture might be a “swipe down” on the screen that would clear the text from the Speech Display Bar. A gesture can apply a particular page (see “Creating a Gesture for a Page”), or it can be applied to all pages in a vocabulary file (see “Creating a Gesture for All Pages”).

Important! Once you create a gesture for a page or all pages, the only way to change the page applicability is to delete the gesture and create a new gesture. For example: If you wanted to apply a gesture that works on a specific page to all pages in a vocabulary file, you would need to delete the existing gesture, and then create a new gesture for all pages.

Turning Gestures On or Off We understand that gestures might not benefit all of our customers, so the Settings menu provides an On/Off option.

Important! Timing is not active when gestures are turned on. If the device user requires a Dwell Time for access, gestures are not recommended.

To turn gestures on or off: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Gestures. 2. Either check or uncheck the Gestures option.

Creating a Gesture for a Page To create a gesture for a single page:

1. Open the page on which you want to create the gesture. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Edit Page. 3. Choose the Gestures tab at the top of the page. 4. Choose Menu > New. 5. Choose the type of gesture from the list box at the top of the

screen. For example: One Finger Swipe Down. 6. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears”. 7. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu.

For example: Clear Display. 8. Choose Save twice. 9. Test the gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on.


Creating a Gesture for All Pages To create a gesture for all pages in a vocabulary file:

1. Open the vocabulary file. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Edit Vocabulary > Gestures. 3. Choose the gesture from the list. For example: “One Finger Swipe

Down”. 4. Choose Edit. 5. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears all”. 6. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu.

For example: Clear Display. 7. Choose Save twice. 8. Test the gesture by performing it from any page within the

vocabulary file.

Working with Speech When you select a speech synthesizer, you can select from a variety of voices to speak individual characters, words, phrases, or sentences. You can select exactly what and when you want to speak.

Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice To access the available voices, choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Synthesizer. Select a synthesizer from the Synthesizer menu. Then choose Voice Settings to select a voice. The Acapela and Ivona synthesizers provide lists of voices from which to choose.

Select a voice and choose the Test button to hear a sample of the voice you selected. When you are satisfied with the voice you selected, choose Save.

If you are using Chat Editor, you will not have access to the synthesizer voices. “SAPI” voices were provided with the installer CD for your computer. You should be able to select them from the Voice pull-down list.

Note: Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating device. It is a support tool for modifying the client’s vocabulary so that the client can continue using the device while modifications are being made.


Adding a Pause between Words You can force a specified speech delay between individual words.

Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pause Between Words. The current delay time is displayed.

1. To increase the delay, tap + (the plus sign) or type a higher number. 2. To decrease the delay, tap – (the minus sign) or type a lower

number. 3. Choose Done and then choose OK.

Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary Each synthesizer speaks words in its own way. You can add pronunciation exceptions to a dictionary for each synthesizer. The voice synthesizer on the Editor is not the same as the one on the device, and the two will not pronounce words in the same way. Pronunciation changes made on the Editor will not impact the device.

To add a word to the pronunciation dictionary: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pronunciations. 2. Choose Menu > New. 3. Type the word in the Pronounce box. 4. Tap Next. 5. Type the word’s phonetic spelling in the Pronounce As box. 6. Test the word by choosing Pronounce It. 7. Once the word is pronounced properly, choose Done. 8. Choose Save.

To edit or delete a word from within the dictionary, press and hold on the entry and choose the appropriate option.


Configuring Speech Modes You can configure the application to speak after every character, every word, every sentence, or any combination of these settings.

Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output. Check one or more options.

Setting Description

Character The voice speaks after every character

Word The voice speaks after every word

Sentence The voice speaks after every sentence

Auto Clear Clears the Speech Display Bar automatically after a sentence or message has been spoken and the next text is chosen

Speech Off Toggles all speech off and on If you prefer to generate messages quietly, uncheck all options and speak by tapping the Speech Display Bar or by choosing a button provided with a Speak action.


Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys Acapela-Group has created the capability of using Voice Sounds and Exclamations.

Adding a Sound Sounds are produced by the speaker’s voice for laughing, breathing, sneezing, coughing, or whatever sounds our voices can produce to mimic sounds we make in our daily lives. Sounds are always between two pound signs; for example: #LAUGH02# in capital letters and sometimes followed by numbers if there are more than one of the same kind. The children’s voices have more sounds than adult voices.

Adding an Exclamation Exclamations include a variety of letters and symbols. Type exactly what you see.

Finding a Vocal Smiley To find the list of Acapela Vocal Smiley commands:

1. Go to http://www.acapela-group.com/doc/Vocal%20smileys/excla.html

2. Click the link to the appropriate language. Important! The language you select must match the language of the voice you are using.

3. Select the specific Vocal Smiley you want.

http://www.acapela-group.com/doc/Vocal%20smileys/excla.html

http://www.acapela-group.com/doc/Vocal%20smileys/excla.html


Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button A button can be set up with the command in the message. However, if you use the “speech message” action, the command appears in the Speech Display Bar (SDB), which isn't ideal. A better way may be to set up a button with an emoticon symbol in the message.

For example, you could use a smiley face symbol. Note that you may need to go to Settings > Keyboards and add the Emoji keyboard so that you can type emoticon symbols. Once the button is set up with the emoticon and speech message, go to Pronunciations and add a pronunciation for the smiley face emoticon. Enter a command such as #LAUGH02# for the pronunciation.

The Pronunciation Editor can be found in Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pronunciations. Choose Menu and New, Add the same Emoticon used on the button to the Pronounce box and add the command—for example, #LAUGH02#—to the Pronounce As box.

Now when you touch the button, the emoticon will appear in the Speech Display Bar and the laugh sound will be heard.


Setting Access Options Some people who use the application may have trouble reliably selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of fine motor control. To assist these individuals, we've included several different methods of "filtering" user input to make selections more reliable.

Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing. Three options are available for configuring the touchscreen: Activate on Release, Acceptance Time, and Release Time.

Activating Buttons on Touch or Release When you set Activate on Release, you can touch anywhere on the screen and drag your finger (or stylus) around until you are on the button you want. Releasing the button will select it.

Activate on Release toggles between activating the screen immediately upon touch or upon release.

To set buttons to activate on release:

Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing > Activate on Release. A green checkmark shows that the option is selected.

To set buttons to activate when you first touch the screen, tap Activate on Release. The green checkmark disappears, indicating that the option is not selected.

Setting a Time for Button Activation When you set Acceptance Time, a button is not selected until you hold your finger on it for a certain period of time. You can set the Acceptance Time using the numeric control in the dialog.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing. 2. Choose Acceptance Time. 3. Choose Enable. 4. Choose Time and set the time value.


Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice Setting a Release Time helps prevent accidental selection of the same button twice. After a button selection, another button cannot be selected until the release time expires.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing. 2. Choose Release Time. 3. Choose Enable. 4. Choose Time and set the time value.

Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed Some people may benefit from an auditory cue when a button is selected. The Input menu provides an option to toggle beeps on or off when a button is selected.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input. 2. Turn Beep on Button Press on or off.

Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback” on page 125.

Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected Some people may benefit from a visual indication when a button is selected. The Input menu provides an option to toggle the visual indication on or off.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input. 2. Turn Draw Button Press on or off.

Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback” on page 125.


Changing Device Orientation Settings The NOVA chat device allows the screen to rotate automatically when the device is tilted. This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some users. The application allows you to change orientation settings and use orientation tilt with the Speech Display Bar (SDB).

Changing Orientation Settings Depending on the button layout, one orientation may be more helpful than another. For example, WordPower42 seems to work better in a landscape layout, but WordPower24 works better in a portrait layout.

To Allow Orientation to Change when You Tilt the Device: Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action. Then choose Auto Change Orientation.

To Lock the Orientation: The orientation setting can be locked to keep the screen from automatically adjusting when tilted.

Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action > No Action > Preferred Orientation. Then select Portrait or Landscape.

Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB We know there are times that using the voice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed. This might be a library or church setting. The tilt option offers an Expand option of the Speech Display Bar to offer the communication partner an expanded version of the text. This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment.


To set the tilt options, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action.

Option Description

Expand and Speak

When the device is tilted, the text in the speech display bar will fill the screen and be spoken.

Expand Only When the device is tilted, the text in the speech display bar will fill the screen and no sound will be made.

Auto Change Orientation

The screen will shift orientation automatically when the device is tilted.

No Action The screen will be locked in the current orientation.

If you select Expand and Speak or Expand Only, you can expand the Speech Display Bar for easier viewing by tilting the device.

Tilting the device back will redraw the vocabulary page.

For information on using and customizing the Speech Display Bar, see “Using the Speech Display Bar” on page 41.


Setting up Switch Scanning As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen, the application offers single switch and two switch scanning. To access the options for customizing a scanning technique, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning.

Setting Description

Enable Scanning Turns scanning on or off. You must turn scanning on to access the other settings.

Switch Access Defines the selection method (Touchscreen Only, One Switch, One Switch + Touchscreen, or Two Switch), and allows you to turn auto scanning on or off.

Auditory Prompts

Defines audio feedback during scanning. You can set the speaker or an earphone as the audio output device, adjust earphone volume, turn a scanning beep on or off, set a button prompt, and set the voice pitch and rate.

Patterns Sets the scanning pattern to linear, row/column, block, or flow and turns on or off scanning of the Speech Display Bar and empty button areas. If you want to customize scan patterns for the user, see “Configuring Custom Scan Patterns” on page 103.

Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans, and turns activation delay and auto restart on or off.


Configuring Switches To use an external switch, plug the switch into either switch jack A or switch jack B on the side of the device.

You can choose to have scanning activate automatically, or you can choose to either hold the switch or step to each location. With Auto Scan off, a switch activation is required to move the scan through each button, one at a time.

1. To enable scanning, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning.

2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration. 3. Choose the selection method: Touchscreen Only, One Switch, One

Switch + Touchscreen, or Two Switch. 4. To set scanning to activate without holding a switch, choose Switch

Access > Auto Scan. 5. To find other switch scanning options, choose Back.

Setting up Touchscreen Scanning There are times when a user is not capable of activating specific areas on the screen. For example, maybe the user does not have the pointing skills to hit one button. Using the touchscreen to scan allows the user to tap anywhere on the screen to initiate a scan of the buttons. In this scenario the device screen acts as a single switch.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning. 2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration. 3. Choose Touchscreen Only. 4. Configure other settings as appropriate.


Selecting the Scan Pattern To select the scan mode: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. The

Mode window will be displayed. 2. Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected mode. A menu

of mode options will be displayed.

3. Choose Linear, Row/Column, Block, or Flow. 4. If you select Block or Flow, see “Using Block Scan Mode” on page 96

or “Using Flow Scan Mode” on page 97 for details. 5. Choose OK.


Using Linear Scan Mode A linear scan steps through the buttons from left to right beginning in the first row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.

To change the way a button is highlighted, see “Configuring Visual Effects” on page 113.


Using Row/Column Scan Mode A row/column scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and move down the screen. When the row that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.

The scan will then step through the buttons from left to right across the row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.


Using Block Scan Mode If you select Block, the Mode window will open.

To increase the number of columns or rows in a block, tap +; to decrease the number, tap –; or select “As many as possible”.

If you want a scan to switch to Row/Column mode after a block is selected, choose “Switch to Row/Column within groups”.

If you want to scan by blocks only, leave “Switch to Row/Column within groups” unselected.

When you finish setting block options, choose OK.

A block scan highlights blocks of buttons. The blocks are defined by the settings in the Mode window. When the block that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.

The scan will then highlight smaller blocks, rows, or columns within the block, depending on your settings. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.


Using Flow Scan Mode Flow scanning is provided as a scanning option for individuals who do not require consistency within a scan pattern.

If you select Flow, the Mode window will open.

To increase the number of groups in a flow, tap +.

To decrease the number of groups, tap –.

Or select “As many as possible”.

When you finish setting flow options, choose OK.

A flow scan highlights groups of buttons that flow from one row into the next. The flows are defined by the settings in the Mode window. When the flow that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.


Optimizing Block and Flow Scans Scan Optimization only works in Block Scan Mode and Flow Scan Mode. To optimize block and flow scans, Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns. Then turn on Scan Optimization.

When Scan Optimization is turned on, blocks or flows are scanned in the most efficient way on each page.

If you turn Scan Optimization off, blocks or flows will be scanned the same way on all pages.

With Scan Optimization turned on: Flow finds the lowest average # of scanning steps for every button on a page. Visualize the page layout in one straight line. For example, if you break the buttons on a page into 6 equal groups, it takes 5 scanning steps just to get to the 6th group. Flow adjusts the groups so the initial one is larger, spreading the groups over the page to average the number of scanning steps over the entire page more equally.

With Scan Optimization turned off: Flow scans equal groups of buttons on every page. Visualize the page layout in one straight line. For example, if you break the buttons on a page into equal groups, the same number of buttons will be scanned in each group.


Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans

To include the SDB in scans: Selecting the SDB speaks the current text. Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan SDB.

To include the SDB Clear button ( ) in scans: Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar’s Clear button ( ) on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan Clear Button.

When Scan Clear Button is turned on, the SDB is scanned as follows:

1. When the scan reaches the SDB, the entire SDB is highlighted.

2. With the SDB highlighted: If the user presses the switch, the text is highlighted and spoken.

3. With the SDB highlighted: If the user does nothing, the Clear Button is highlighted.

4. With the Clear Button highlighted: If the user presses the switch, the last word in the display is cleared. If the user does nothing, on the Clear Button automatically changes to .

5. With the Clear Button showing : If the user presses the switch, all the text is cleared. This is the equivalent of pressing and holding the Clear Button.


Configuring Empty Area Scans Turn scanning of empty button areas on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Skip Empty Areas. When selected, scanning will skip over an area without a button or a button that only has a speech message action but no text.

Setting Scan Timing Scan speed is the amount of time it takes for your device to move from one button, row, or column to the next in a scan. The default scan speed is one second. At this setting, it takes one second from the time one key is highlighted until the next key is highlighted.

To change the scan speed, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Scan Speed. The Scan Speed window opens.

To increase the time, tap +. To decrease the time, tap –.

Or use the keyboard to enter the exact setting you want.

Choose OK.

Configuring Re-scans Select the number of times you want your device to scan the page automatically. Once you reach the set number of re-scans, the scan will stop until a switch is activated again.

To set the number of re-scans, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Number of Re-scans. The Number of Re-scans window opens.

To increase the number of re-scans, tap +. To decrease the number of re-scans, tap –.


Choose OK.


Setting Activation Delay This option gives you a chance to change your mind when you have selected a button. The option is set to your scanning speed automatically.

For example, let's say your activation delay is set to one second (1.0). You scan to and select a button, then realize it is not the button you want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select" the button and then scan to a new button.

To set the activation delay, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Activation Delay. The Activation Delay window opens.

To increase the delay, tap +. To decrease the delay, tap –.


Choose OK.

Turning on Auto Restart This option allows you to restart a scan cycle automatically after an activation. To turn on auto restart, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Auto Restart.

Setting Auditory Prompts This option enables audio feedback during scanning. To set auditory prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts.

Enable Auditory Prompts Scanning with auditory prompting turned on provides not only a visual cue, but also an auditory cue to indicate where the scan is currently.

To enable auditory prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Enable Auditory Prompts.

If you are scanning, simply activate your switch. To retrieve a message, activate the switch again after you hear the prompt.


Audio Output Device Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Audio Output Device. Choose either Speaker or Earphone. You can hear prompts through the device's speaker. You can also plug stereo headphones into the headphone jack on the side of the device.

This allows you, but not others, to hear the prompts. If you are using headphones, choose the Earphone option.

Earphone Volume If you select Earphone as the audio output device, use this option to set how loud the prompt is when using an earphone or headset. If you need to change the volume level, slide your finger along the Earphone Volume bar or tap the bar at a specific point. Then choose OK.

Excessive volume or sound pressure level when using earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss over extended periods of time.

Scanning Beep If you prefer to hear a beep instead of an auditory prompt when you scan a key, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Scanning Beep.

Button Prompt Note: Scanning Beep must be turned off to access this option. The Button Prompt option determines whether the label or message is spoken as the button prompt. To change the setting, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Button Prompt and select either Speak Label or Speak Message.

Row or Group Prompts Since these prompts may be specific to each page, use Scan Editor to name the rows or groups for prompting. For details, see “Opening the Scan Editor” on page 104.


Choosing a Voice When choosing a voice to use for the auditory prompts, it can be helpful to choose a different voice than the one the system uses for speaking messages.

To change the voice, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Voice Settings.

Note: Pitch is available as an option only if Acapela is selected as the synthesizer.

Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected voice to open a list of voices. Choose the voice you want. If necessary, adjust the voice’s pitch or talking speed:

1. Slide your finger along the Pitch or Rate bar or tap a bar at a specific point.

2. Tap Test to make sure that you selected the pitch or rate you want. 3. If not, adjust the setting and tap Test again. 4. When the voice is set the way you want, tap Save.

Note: If you want to name an auditory prompt for a row or group, see “Configuring Custom Scan Patterns” on page 103.

Configuring Custom Scan Patterns Use the Scan Editor to create and save custom scan patterns for the user. You can set up a scan pattern for all pages in a vocabulary, then set up different patterns for specific pages, such as keyboard pages.

Note: If you also want to set up visual effects for the user, see “Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning” on page 113.


Opening the Scan Editor To access the Scan Editor: 1. Go to a vocabulary page. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 3. Choose a page. The following menu will open:

4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed:

5. Select either All pages or Just this page. The Scan Editor will open at the default top level.

6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner.


Working with Groups and Subgroups The Scan Editor allows you to set up groups and subgroups of buttons for scan patterns on a page. For example, a group could be a collection of three rows of buttons eight columns wide. Within that group could be a subgroup of two rows of buttons four columns wide. Within that subgroup could be a subgroup of one row of buttons two columns wide.

Using the Scan Editor Menu Options For an easy way to get started, select Create Subgroups Automatically or Create All Automatic Subgroups. A list of groups will appear under “Top Level”.

From the list of groups, select the group you want to include in the scan. When you select a group, its name will appear in bold and the corresponding group of buttons in the preview screen will be highlighted.

Note: The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.


Edit Name & Scan Mode The name is what will be spoken as the auditory prompt. You can modify the name and scan mode of the selected group or subgroup.

1. Select Edit Name & Scan Mode. 2. Tap in the Name field and enter the new name.

3. If you want to change the scan mode, tap the arrow and select the scan mode you want: Default, Linear, Row/Column, Block, or Flow.

Note: The scan mode that is selected by default is set in Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.

4. Choose Save.

Move Up/Move Down Rearrange your scan groups by selecting groups and subgroups and moving them up or down in the group list.

1. Select a group or subgroup you want to move. 2. Tap Move Up or Move Down. 3. The selected group or subgroup will move up or down one position

in the list. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other groups or subgroups you

want to move.


Add SDB Add the Speech Display Bar SDB) to the group list.

1. Tap Top Level. 2. Tap Add SDB. 3. “Speech Display Bar” appears at the bottom of your group list. 4. Either leave “Speech Display Bar” where it is or tap Move Up as

many times as necessary to move the SDB to the top of the list or wherever else you want it.

Add Subgroup Add a subgroup to the selected group.

1. Tap the group. 2. Select Add Subgroup. 3. The subgroup will appear below the group or subgroup.

Create Subgroups Automatically Add subgroups to the selected group or subgroup automatically. This option creates one level of subgroups. The number of subgroups is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.

1. Tap the group you want to expand. 2. Select Create Subgroups Automatically. 3. The subgroups will be listed below the group or subgroup.


Create All Automatic Subgroups Add the maximum number of subgroups to the selected group or subgroup automatically. This option creates multiple levels of subgroups. The number of subgroups is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.

1. Tap the group you want to expand. 2. Select Create All Automatic Subgroups. 3. The subgroups will be listed below the group or subgroup.

Delete Subgroups Delete all the subgroups for the selected group.

1. Tap the group you want to delete. 2. Select Delete Subgroups. 3. All subgroups for the group will be deleted.

Delete Group and Subgroups Delete the selected group and all its subgroups or delete the selected subgroup and all its subgroups.

1. Tap the group you want to delete. 2. Select Delete Group and Subgroups. 3. The group and its subgroups or the subgroup and its subgroups will

be deleted.


Creating a Custom Scan Pattern 1. Go to a vocabulary page. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 3. Choose a page. The following menu will open:

4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed:

5. Select either All pages or Just this page. The Scan Editor will open at the default top level.

6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner.

7. Choose Create Subgroups Automatically. A list of groups will appear under “Top Level”.

Note: The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.

8. From the list of groups, select the group you want to include in the scan.


When you select a group, its name will appear in bold and the corresponding group of buttons in the preview screen will be highlighted.

9. Select the menu option you want. For example, you could change the group’s name and scan mode or add one or more subgroups.

10. When you create the basic scan pattern you want, you can refine it.

Example: Tapping a highlighted button on the preview screen will remove it from the scan pattern. Tapping an unhighlighted button will add it to the scan pattern.


11. Choose Menu. Two menu options are displayed: Set as Default and Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. Choose Set As Default. The following prompt will be displayed:

Setting this scan pattern as the default will overwrite the scan patterns of other pages. Are you sure you wish to continue?

12. Choose Yes to confirm that you want to use this pattern. 13. Choose Save. The scan pattern you created will be applied to all

pages in the vocabulary.

Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to a page, follow these steps to delete it.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose the page that has the custom scan pattern. The following

menu will open:

3. Choose Scan Editor. The custom scan pattern will be displayed. 4. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open.

5. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be displayed.

6. Choose Yes.


Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to all pages, follow these steps to delete it.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose any page in the vocabulary that has the custom scan

pattern. The following menu will open:

3. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed.

4. Choose either All Pages. The custom scan pattern will be displayed. 5. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open.

6. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be displayed.

7. Choose Yes.


Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning Visual effects are used with scanning to help the user identify selected items. To access the visual effects settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Visual Effects.

Effect Description

Outline When Outline is turned on, an outline appears around the active area.

Outline Color When Outline is turned on, Outline Color allows you to set the color of the outline.

Outline Width When Outline is turned on, Outline Width allows you to set the width of the outline.

Translucent Overlay

When Translucent Overlay is turned on, a subtle trace of color appears over the active area.

Overlay Opacity When Overlay is turned on, Overlay Opacity allows you to set how clearly the underlying image shows through the overlay. To allow less of the underlying image to show through, tap +. To allow more of the underlying image to show through, tap –. Then choose OK.

Overlay Color When Overlay is turned on, Overlay Color allows you to set the color of the overlay. Tap a color in the color selection window. The selected color appears in the circle to the right of Overlay Color.

Invert Colors When Invert Colors is turned on, the colors of the active area are reversed. Dark areas become light, light areas become dark, and colors are replaced by their opposites—black and white are reversed, red becomes green, yellow becomes blue, etc.


Effect Description

Magnify When Magnify is turned on, the active area is magnified.

Magnify Multiplier When Magnify is turned on, Magnify Multiplier allows you to set the amount by which the active area is magnified. To increase the amount of magnification, tap +. To decrease the amount of magnification, tap –. Then choose OK.

Animate Effects When Animate Effects is turned on, the visual effects visibly move or grow when an area becomes active. You must turn on one or more visual effects for Animate Effects to work.


Using Word Finder Use the Word Finder feature to find the path to specific words. If you need to know if a word is included, use this feature to find where the word is stored.

Setting up Word Finder There are two ways to use this feature: Set up a button or set up Word Finder as a menu item.

Setting up a Button You can set up a button to initiate a word search.

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you

are using the Editor.) A list of button options appears. 3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties screen appears. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions. 6. Choose the action Find Word. 7. Choose Save.

Note: Tap the Find Word button again to stop Word Finder.

Setting up Word Finder as a Menu Item An alternative to using a button is to set up Word Finder as a menu item. In Settings there is an option to turn Word Finder on or off.

Choose Menu > Settings > Word Finder > Show Menu Item.

If you choose to turn this feature on, a Word Finder menu item will appear at the bottom edge of the screen for quick access.


Setting the Display Time for Word Finder Results in the SDB To set the amount of time each Word Finder result is displayed in the Speech Display Bar, Choose Menu > Settings > Word Finder > Flip Interval. The current interval is displayed.

1. To increase the interval, tap + (the plus sign) or type a higher number.

2. To decrease saturation, tap – (the minus sign) or type a lower number.

3. Choose Done and then choose OK.

Finding Specific Words When you want to find where a word is used: 1. Either tap the Word Finder button you created or choose the Word

Finder menu item. A keyboard will open. 2. Type the word in the colored box. Uses of the word will appear above

the colored box and one or more paths to the word will appear below the colored box.

3. Tap Done to close the keyboard and view the paths to the word. Note: To view the paths to one of the other words that are displayed above the colored box, tap the word. The path to that word will appear below the colored box.


Using Text Options Abbreviation Expansion, Word Prediction, and Automatic Capitalization provide additional tools for alternate message formulation.

Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations Abbreviations can be used instead of writing the entire word. Some abbreviations have been provided in the application. Those abbreviations cannot be modified or deleted.

To view the existing abbreviation library: Choose Menu > Settings > Abbreviations.

To add a new abbreviation: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Abbreviations > Menu > New. 2. Enter the abbreviation to be used. 3. Tap Next. 4. Enter the text to be displayed and spoken. 5. Choose Save.

To use the abbreviation, open the keyboard page and type the abbreviation, followed by a period. The abbreviation should expand automatically.

To modify an abbreviation: 1. Press and hold on the entry. 2. Choose Edit and make appropriate changes. 3. Choose Save.

To delete an abbreviation: 1. Press and hold on the entry. 2. Choose Delete. 3. Choose Yes to confirm.


Enabling Word Prediction The application uses a static word prediction dictionary. North American English and British English dictionaries have been provided on the device.

To turn word prediction on or off: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction. 2. Choose Enable to insert a checkmark.

To disable word prediction, choose Enable to remove the checkmark.

To select the word prediction dictionary: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Dictionary. 2. Choose American English or British English.

Enabling Automatic Capitalization To enable automatic capitalization:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text. 2. Choose Automatic Capitalization to insert a checkmark.

To disable automatic capitalization, choose Automatic Capitalization to remove the checkmark.


Restricting Access to Advanced System Settings Important! This section only applies to devices that have access to advanced system settings.

By default, the user will have access to the application settings and the advanced system settings, but will not have access to apps.

• To prevent the user from accessing application settings, enable Menu Lock.

• To prevent the user from accessing advanced system settings, enable Kiosk Mode.

• To prevent the user from accessing application settings and advanced system settings, enable both Menu Lock and Kiosk Mode.

Enabling Menu Lock To block the user’s access to the menu bar, enable Menu Lock.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Menu Lock. 2. Enable Menu Lock. A Password prompt will be displayed with a

keyboard. 3. Enter a password, confirm the password, and choose Save.

Locking the Device Choose Menu > Lock. The following prompt will be displayed: Enable Kiosk too?

• To lock the device and enable Kiosk mode, choose Yes. • To lock the device without enabling Kiosk mode, choose No.


Unlocking the Device If Kiosk Mode is not enabled:

1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed with a keyboard.

2. Enter the Menu Lock password and choose OK.

If Kiosk Mode is also enabled:

1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed with a keyboard.

2. Enter the Menu Lock password and choose OK. The following prompt will be displayed: Disable Kiosk too? • To unlock the device and disable Kiosk mode, choose Yes. You

will be prompted to enter your Kiosk Mode password. (See “Creating a Kiosk Mode Password”.)

• To unlock the device and leave Kiosk mode enabled, choose No.

Creating a Kiosk Mode Password If you want to require a password to disable Kiosk Mode, do the following before you enable Kiosk Mode.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. 2. Choose Require Password. A Password prompt will be displayed

with a keyboard. 3. Enter a password, confirm the password, and choose Save.

Enabling Kiosk Mode To block the user’s access to advanced system settings, put the device in Kiosk mode

1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. 2. Enable Kiosk Mode. The following prompt will be displayed: Lock

menu too? • To enable Kiosk Mode and Menu Lock, choose Yes. • To enable Kiosk Mode and leave Menu Lock disabled, choose No.


Disabling Kiosk Mode If Menu Lock is not enabled: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. 2. Disable Kiosk Mode. If Menu Lock is also enabled: 1. Choose Menu. The Unlock menu option will be displayed. 2. Choose Unlock. 3. Enter the Menu Lock password. The following prompt will be

displayed: Disable Kiosk too? 4. To disable Menu Lock and Kiosk Mode, choose Yes. Note: If you set a Kiosk Mode password, you will be prompted to enter the password.

Resetting Your Passwords If you forget your Menu Lock password, enter BOSCO to overwrite the existing password.

If you set a Kiosk Mode password and you forget it, enter bazinga to overwrite the existing password.


Creating and Loading Profiles Profiles provide a snapshot of the current settings of the system to be saved for easy access at a later time. You can save multiple profiles to be used when needed. Creating multiple profiles allows you to switch between groups of settings. A button action is also provided to allow you to change settings by using a button without navigating the menus.

Creating a Profile 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > New. 2. Give your profile a name (for example, morning settings). 3. Make all of the setting changes that you want associated with this

profile. This includes the vocabulary file, settings, language, etc. 4. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Save. 5. Your new profile has been created with all current settings.

To create a second profile (for example, afternoon settings), repeat these steps, making new settings changes to associate with this new profile.

Loading a Profile You can load profiles by navigating menus or by choosing a button.

To load a profile using menu options: Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Load. Choose the appropriate profile.

To load a profile using a button action: 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold the button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) 3. Choose Edit Button. 4. Add a label, message, and icon as needed. 5. Choose the Actions tab, and then choose Add an action to open a

menu. 6. Choose Select Profile. 7. Choose the appropriate profile. 8. Choose Save twice.

If you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action, you can switch between profiles without navigating the menus.


Deleting a Profile Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Delete. Choose the profile to delete from the list.

Restoring Default Profile Settings At any time, you can restore the default settings. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Load. Then choose Load Default Settings.

Changing Languages and Voices You can change languages and voices.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Language. 2. Choose the appropriate language. 3. Changing the language provides alternative voices. 4. For details on changing the voice, see “Selecting a Synthesizer and

Voice” on page 82.

Changing Display Settings The screen brightness and timeout settings can be set in Display Settings. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings.

Setting Description

Brightness Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting the brightness or an option to have the system automatically set the brightness. If you prefer the device to adjust the brightness automatically, check the Automatic Brightness option.

Screen Timeout

Screen Timeout determines the amount of time it takes for the screen to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity. Options range from 15 seconds to 1 hour.


Setting the Date and Time You can set the date and time from the Settings menu, and you can create a button that speaks and displays the current date and time.

Changing Date and Time Settings Choose Menu > Settings > System > Date and Time. Then set the date, time zone, time, and the appropriate date and time formats.

Creating a Date/Time Button Note: Be sure that the Date and Time setting is correct before creating a date/time button. See “Changing Date and Time Settings”.

To create a button that displays and speaks the current date and time:

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you are

using the Editor.) 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions.

6. From the list of actions, choose Add Time/Date to Display. 7. Remove any existing actions for the button that do not apply. 8. Choose the General tab and add a label or/and symbol. 9. Choose the Style tab and set the appropriate style. 10. Choose Save.


When you choose the button, it should speak and show the date and time in the Speech Display Bar.

Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback Haptic feedback is only available on the NOVA chat 5 device. Audible feedback is available on all NOVA chat devices.

The application provides an option to have an audible and/or vibration sensation when a button is activated. The vibration sensation option setting is called haptic feedback.

To add haptic or audible feedback: Choose Menu > Settings > System > Sound Settings.

Audible Selection provides an audible click when navigating through NOVA chat menus.

Haptic Feedback vibrates to indicate screen touches.

To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations: Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Beep on Button Press.


Analyzing Language Development You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect information on a person’s language development. Then you can save that data to a file to upload to the Realize Language website. This process allows you to monitor, measure and maximize the person's use of the device.

Using the Realize Language Website Realize Language is a subscription-based online service that organizes and analyzes information and presents the results in easy-to-understand graphic formats that provides valuable insights into each person's language development. With this service you can

• Track the person’s progress and communication development over time

• Compare different aspects of communication automatically • Create a detailed summary of performance • Share information with others • Quickly create reports that anyone can understand

To learn more, go to the Realize Language website: https://realizelanguage.com/info/

To view or download the Realize Language Starter’s Guide, go to https://realizelanguage.com/info/support

For Customer Support If you have a problem with the Realize Language website, email [email protected]

If you have a problem with your device, call Saltillo technical support at 1-800-382-8622 or email [email protected].

https://realizelanguage.com/info/

https://realizelanguage.com/info/support




Creating a Privacy Password Data logging provides the option to create a privacy password to protect the data you collect against unauthorized access.

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Data Logging. The first time you use Data Logging, the following message will appear: Data logging collects personal communication. You may now set up a privacy password to protect your communications from being shared without your permission.

2. Choose Continue to close the message and open a keyboard for creating a privacy password.

3. Enter a password and choose Next. 4. Enter the password again to confirm it and choose Save. The Data

Logging menu will open.

Turning Data Logging On or Off From the Data Logging menu, select Data Logging. A green checkmark will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on. When data logging is turned on, the data logging icon appears in the Speech Display Bar.

Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually Save usage data to a file when you want to transfer it to a computer and upload it to the Realize Language website for analysis.

To save data to a file: 1. From the Data Logging menu, choose Save Data to File. The

following prompt will appear.

Access to personal communication requires authorization. Please enter your privacy password.

2. Choose OK. The keyboard will be displayed with the cursor in the Password field.

3. Enter your privacy password and choose OK.


The Save to File screen shows the current person under “Person”. To create a file for a different person, select the list box arrow and select a different person.

4. Select an option: “Since last save on”, “From / to”, or All. 5. Choose Save to File. The following message will appear: “Data

logging collects personal communication. Do you want to save personal communication?”

6. Select Yes. “File Saved” will appear near the bottom of the screen.

To transfer and upload the file: 1. Connect a USB cable between your device and the computer. Give

the device a moment to connect to the computer. The device screen will display “Transfer Mode”, and the computer will display a window with several options.

2. Click Open device to view files. 3. Locate the file by navigating to the ChatPC folder, and then the log

subfolder. The filename will begin with the person’s name, followed by the date and time.

4. Upload the file from the computer to the Realize Language website.


Updating the Application Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis. Note: You must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically. To enable WiFi, be sure that Kiosk Mode is disabled, choose Home > Settings > WiFi, and turn WiFi on.

Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically The “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install” options are selected by default on your device. Leave both options selected. To verify that the options are selected:

1. Choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Menu.

2. If either option is not selected, select the box to insert a green checkmark.

To check for, download, and install updates: 1. Choose Menu > Help. The Help screen will be displayed. 2. Choose Check for Updates. A screen will show “Check Now” along

with the current software version, when you last checked for updates, and the date and time of the last update.

3. To check for available updates, choose Check Now. 4. When the system finds one or more updates to install, a window

will give you the option to install the update software or cancel. 5. Choose Install. “Installing” will be displayed below a progress bar

while the installation is in progress. Note: The number of updates to install can vary. When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions.

6. When the installation is complete, the screen will show “The Update Completed Successfully”.


Alternative #1: Download Updates Automatically and Install Them Manually Note: You must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically.

Leave “Allow WiFi Download” selected, but de-select “Auto Install”. To do this, choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Menu.

Update files will download automatically, but will not be installed. The next time you restart the device, “Check Now” will be displayed on the screen. Choose Check Now and then select the update.

Alternative #2: Download and Install Updates Manually De-select both “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install”. Choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates. Choose Check Now and select the available update(s).

Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files It’s important to back up your vocabulary files to guard against losing changes you made. If a problem occurs, you can then restore the backed up file to your device or the Editor.

Note: When you perform a backup, you will overwrite your existing backup file.

Backing up a Library in the Editor 1. Click Library. 2. Click Backup. 3. Type Yes to proceed. 4. Click Continue.

Backing up a Library on the Device 1. Choose Menu > Library. 2. Choose Menu > Backup. 3. Choose Yes to proceed. 4. When the backup is complete, choose OK.


Restoring a Library to the Editor 1. Click Library. 2. Click Restore. 3. Type Yes to proceed. 4. Click Continue.

Restoring a Library to the Device 1. Choose Menu > Library. 2. Choose Menu > Restore. 3. Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt. 4. Choose Yes at the restart prompt. 5. When the restore is complete, choose OK to restart the device.


Transferring Vocabulary Files To transfer vocabulary files between the device and the Editor:

1. Start Chat Editor. 2. Attach a USB cable to the device and to the computer that is

running the Editor. The device screen will display “Transfer Mode”. 3. In the Editor, select Library to open the Resource Browser. 4. From the Resource Browser, select Transfer, and then select Vocabs

To/From Device.

5. From the Transfer screen you can copy customized vocabulary files from the device to the Editor or from the Editor to the device.


Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor From the Transfer screen, select the vocabulary file or files you want to transfer from the device to the computer and click the To Editor button.

When the transfer is complete, the name of the file should be listed in the Chat Editor section of the Transfer screen. Click Done.

If you are finished transferring files, disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer. Return to NOVA chat.

Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device From the Transfer screen, select the vocabulary file or files you want to transfer from Chat Editor to the device and click the To Device button.

When the transfer is complete, the name of the file should be listed in the Vocabs on Device section of the Transfer screen. Click Done.

If you are finished transferring files, disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer.


Troubleshooting

Amplifier no longer produces sound / The volume is limited to just the device’s speakers. Airplane Mode may have been turned on, sound may be turned off, or the Bluetooth connection to the amplifier was lost.

To make sure Airplane Mode is off, press and hold the device’s power button. If Airplane Mode shows “Airplane mode is ON”, tap Airplane Mode to turn it off.

To make sure sound is turned on, press and hold the device’s power button. If Silent Mode shows “Sound is OFF”, tap Silent Mode to turn sound on.

The device doesn’t connect to the amplifier Verify that the connection is enabled by choosing Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth Settings and verify that Use with Amplifier is selected.

If the connection was already enabled:

Choose Back and choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application. Then reopen the application.

If the device still doesn’t connect:

Choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth Settings > Connect to Amplifier.

The device will list all available amplifiers. Each amplifier name includes the amplifier’s serial number to help you identify it.

Look for the serial number on the amplifier, and then find the amplifier name that includes that serial number in the list.

Choose the amplifier you want to use. The device will connect to the amplifier you choose.

Can’t Find the Library Menu If the Library menu is not showing, exit Edit Mode.


Resetting NOVA chat Try a soft reset by cycling power with the device’s power button. A hard reset is not recommended.

No Speech Check the volume control on the edge of device. If that is not the problem, choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output and make sure Speech Off is not checked.

No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar when pressing buttons This can be caused if a dwell time has been added. To check the timing, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing and check to see if an Acceptance or Release time has been set.


Clearing and Restoring Customizations Although most systems are purchased with one end user, there are times that devices are shared among more than one person. This can occur when systems are used in schools or libraries. In these cases, the vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users.

Clearing Custom Vocabulary 1. Choose Menu > Library > Menu > Delete. 2. Check each file in the list (the list contains only custom files). 3. Choose Delete. 4. Choose Yes to confirm. 5. NOVA chat should now contain only the Saltillo-provided default

vocabulary files.

Restoring the Default Settings 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Load. 2. Choose Load Default Settings. 3. Manually set up the appropriate synthesizer and voice by choosing

Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice.


Care and Maintenance Your device is intended for use in normal communication situations. It is not waterproof, so use extreme caution when using it around water. As with most electronic devices, you should never use the device when you are actually in the water (for example, a pool or bath).

For information on cleaning and disinfecting your device, see “Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device” on page 38.

When charging the device, use only the AC charger that came with the device. The batteries for the device are not field replaceable, and the system will need to be returned to Saltillo Corporation (USA) for servicing.

Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device should only be done by qualified service personnel. Please call 1-800-382-8622 or email [email protected] to obtain a Return Authorization prior to sending any component to Saltillo.

Shipping address (USA customers):

Saltillo Corporation Attn: (Insert RA # here) 1022 Heyl Road Wooster, OH 44691

Non-USA customers: Contact your local distributor for repair details.

If you discard all or part of your device, dispose of all electronic components according to local regulations.

Customers in Europe need to follow the WEEE European Battery Directive for details regarding disposal of components.



Warranty Saltillo Corporation warrants the NOVA chat device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the dedicated device warranty period of three years from date of purchase.

Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alternations to the NOVA chat device for mounting, transportation, etc.

All warranty service should be arranged through Saltillo Corporation prior to sending a system back. Please call the company at 1-800-382-8622, option 1, or email at [email protected] to obtain a Return Authorization number prior to sending the system to Saltillo.

If replacement is necessary, the replacement device may be a new or re-conditioned device of equal value.

Note: Saltillo Corporation considers bending of the unit, submerging it into liquid of any kind, or any breaks and/or cracks in the LCD screen to be misuse. However, will cover one such incident per warranty year.

Shipping address (USA customers):

Saltillo Corporation Attn: (Insert RA # here) 1022 Heyl Road Wooster, OH 44691

Non-USA customers: Contact your local distributor for repair details.



Index

4 4-Basic (vocabulary file) 49

A Abbreviations 117 Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Access

Blocking advanced system settings 119

Accessibility Activating buttons on touch or

release 87 Options 87 Preventing double selection of

button 88 Setting button activation time 87 Setting up a button beep 88 Setting up a button visual

indication 88 Actions

Adding or modifying button actions 72

List of available button actions 73 Activation delay 101 Airplane Mode

Turning Bluetooth on and off 26 Turning on and off 134

Amplifier Charging 20, 21 Reconnecting to device 25 Troubleshooting 134 Turning on/off 24

Application Menus 43 Using the screen 40

Audible and haptic feedback 125

Auditory prompts Setting 101 Using device speaker 102 Using headphones 102

Auto restart scanning 101 Automatic capitalization 118

B Back icon 18 Backing up vocabulary files 130 Basic Scan 49 Battery

Charging 21 Status 21

Bluetooth Turning on and off 26

Button sequences Capturing in Chat Editor 57

Buttons Activating buttons on touch or

release 87 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Adding or modifying actions 72 Adding or modifying button

images 62 Changing label/message 60 Copying and pasting 76 Hiding 66, 67 Hiding all button images 67 Hiding multiple buttons 67 List of available actions 73 Modifiers 71 Modifying color saturation 69 Modifying styles 68, 69, 70 Moving images to and from

device 65 Overriding a style 70 Preventing double selection 88 Prioritizing 77


Rearranging 77 Resizing 77 Setting activation time 87 Setting auditory prompts 102 Setting up a beep 88 Setting up a visual indication 88

C Capitalization

Automatic 118 Charging the device and amplifier

19 Chat Editor

Capturing button sequences 57 Configuring 54 Differences from device 56 Enabling speech 55 Installing 53 Opening 55 Overview 53 Using vocabulary files with 55

Cleaning and disinfecting Routine 38 Use by multiple clients 38

Communication Journey Aphasia 50

Controlling volume 27 Copying

Copying vocabulary files from device to Editor 133

Copying vocabulary files from Editor to device 133

Copying and pasting buttons 76 Customer support

NOVA chat 11 Realize Language 126

Customizing 59 Creating a custom scan pattern

109

Creating custom scan patterns 103

Deleting a custom scan pattern from all pages 112

Deleting a custom scan pattern from one page 111

Using Scan Editor 104, 109 Customizing a scan pattern 109

D Data logging

Creating a privacy password 127 Overview 126 Saving data to a file 127

Data Logging Turning on data logging 127



Device Changing orientation 89 Charging 19 Controlling volume 27 Customer support 11 Differences from Chat Editor 56 Moving images to and from 65 NOVA chat 10 features 15 NOVA chat 12 features 16 NOVA chat 5 features 13 NOVA chat 8 features 14 Turning on/off 23

Disinfecting device Routine 38 Use by multiple clients 38

Display Adjusting brightness 123 Adjusting horizontal calibration

123


Adjusting screen timeout 123 Changing settings 123

E Earphones

Setting volume 102 Edit Mode

Turning on/off 58 Emoticons

Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Essence (vocabulary file) 51

F Feedback

Adjusting audible and haptic feedback 125

G Gestures

Changing page applicability 81 Editing or removing 81 For all pages 82 For single page 81 Overview 81 Turning on or off 81

Groups and subgroups Scanning 105

H Handle

Removing NOVA chat 10 handle 32

Removing NOVA chat 12 handle 32

Headphones Auditory prompts 102 Setting volume 102

Headpointing Visual effects 113

Home button 18 Home icon 18

I Images

Adding or modifying button images 62

Adding to buttons 62 Moving to and from device 65

Importing Images 65

Instructional materials Capturing button sequences 57

K Keyboards

Options 80 Kiosk Mode 120

L Language

Changing 123 Language development

Analyzing 126

M Maintenance 137 Menu icon 18 Menu Lock 119 Menus

Using application menus 43 MultiChat 15 51 myCore (vocabulary file) 51 myQuickChat 51

O Orientation

Changing device orientation 89


Changing settings 89 Orientation tilt with the SDB 89 Setting in Chat Editor 56

P Pages

Adding a grid 79 Animating transitions 79 Copying 78 Copying from different

vocabulary 79 Creating 78 Creating from template 78

Profiles Creating 122 Deleting 123 Loading 122 Restoring settings 123

Pronunciation Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Adding words to dictionary 83

R Realize Language

Customer support 126 Overview 126

Reconnecting the amplifier 25 Restoring vocabulary files 130 Restricting access

Blocking advanced system settings 119

S Saturation

Modifying button color saturation 69

Saving data to a file 127 Scan Editor 104

Creating a custom scan pattern 109



Scan Editor menu 105 Scanning

Activation delay 101 Adding a beep 102 Auto Restart 101 Block 96 Clear button 99 Creating a custom scan pattern

109 Creating custom patterns 103 Deleting a custom scan pattern

from all pages 112 Deleting a custom scan pattern

from one page 111 Empty areas 100 Flow 97 Groups and subgroups 105 Linear Scan 94 Options 91 Rescans 100 Row/Column 95 Scan Editor 104, 109 Scan Editor menu 105 SDB 99 Setting auditory prompts 101 Setting patterns 93 Switch scanning 91 Timing 100 Using the touchscreen 92 Visual effects 113

SDB See Speech Display Bar


Settings Blocking advanced system

settings 119 Creating profiles 122

Speaker Auditory prompts 102

Speech Adding a delay between words

83 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Configuring speech modes 84 Overview 82 Selecting a synthesizer 82 Selecting a voice 82 Troubleshooting 135

Speech Display Bar Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Application screen 40 Changing settings 41 Changing style options 42 Configuring for scanning 99 Using 41

Spelling (vocabulary file) 52 Stand

Adjusting NOVA chat 10 stand 29 Adjusting NOVA chat 12 stand 30 Adjusting NOVA chat 5 stand 28 Adjusting NOVA chat 8 stand 29 Reattaching NOVA chat 12 stand

31 Removing NOVA chat 10 stand 29 Removing NOVA chat 12 stand 31 Removing NOVA chat 8 stand 29

Strap Attaching to NOVA chat 10 35 Attaching to NOVA chat 12 36 Attaching to NOVA chat 5 34 Attaching to NOVA chat 8 35

Stylus Using with touchscreen 37

Switch scanning 91 Switches

Configuring 92 Options 91

Synthesizer Selecting a synthesizer 82

T Template

Creating page from template 78 Text options

Abbreviations 117 Automatic capitalization 118 Word prediction 118

Tilt Orientation tilt with the SDB 89

Time and date 124 Touchscreen

Cleaning 37 Disinfecting 37 Stylus 37 Using 37 Using to scan 92

Troubleshooting Airplane Mode 134 Amplifier 134 Speech 135

Turning Bluetooth on and off 26

U Updates

Automatic updates 129 Download from website 129


V Visual effects

Scanning and headpointing 113 VocabPC 52 Vocabulary files

4-Basic 49 Backing up and restoring 130 Basic Scan 49 Choosing 44 Clearing custom files 136 Communication Journey Aphasia

50 Copying from device to Editor

133 Copying from Editor to device

133 Creating gestures 82 Customizing 59 Essence 51 List of available files 46 Modifying button styles 70 MultiChat 15 51 myCore 51 myQuickChat 51 Spelling 52 Transferring between device and

editor 132 VocabPC 52 WordPower 47 WordPower108 49 WordPower20 Simply 47 WordPower24 47 WordPower24 with Phrases 48

WordPower30 48 WordPower42 48 WordPower42 Basic 48 WordPower48 48 WordPower60 48 WordPower60-Basic 49 WordPower80 49

Vocal Smileys 85 Voice

Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 85 Changing 123 Selecting a voice 82 Setting auditory prompts 103

Volume Controlling 27

W Warranty 138 Word Finder 115 Word prediction 118 WordPower 47 WordPower108 49 WordPower20Simply 47 WordPower24 47 WordPower24with Phrases 48 WordPower30 48 WordPower42 48 WordPower42 Basic 48 WordPower48 48 WordPower60 48 WordPower60-Basic 49 WordPower80 49

Saltillo Corporation

2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 1-800-382-8622

Fax: 330-674-6726 Website: www.saltillo.com

Documents

User’s Guide for Dedicated Model